A review by burningupasun
Aetherbound by E.K. Johnston

adventurous dark funny hopeful informative sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book had a lot going for it. Great world building, but like, horrifying at the same time. I loved the main characters, and absolutely hated the people I was supposed to hate. I just think it somehow had too much going on, and not enough at the same time? But I still really enjoyed it, especially the second half. My biggest gripe is that the "resolution" with Pendt's family felt a bit rushed and anticlimactic.

But maybe I'm just biased because i wanted her to stand up to them more directly and tell them off, and she chose an indirect way instead. Which was valid and probably safer, but ugh.

Anyway I really wished this had a sequel and it turns out it does! Or will... it's not out yet, sigh.