A review by beefgameplays
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia

3.5

I've never read a protagonist like Tristan, and it was an absolute delight. He is so compelling and I feel for him so deeply. Unfortunately, it feels like he's the only thing in this story besides the plotline that truly got developed. The world-building could have been much stronger, and some of the side characters were given nothing to stand on. Ayanna in particular is remarkably flat for how important she is supposed to be, but I am willing to look past it since this book is the first in a series. And the plot rally was brilliant with a twist I should have seen coming, and I'm excited for what the next books will bring.