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A review by emeryyy
We Shall Be Monsters by Tara Sim
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
4.75
it took me so long to read this book because of life - which i’m kind of annoyed about because it was so good!! indian mythology mixed with elements of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, great writing, and a strong female protagonist. the characters are all really well written and i loved so many of them (along with the nonbinary / bisexual representation). the sibling bonds really stood out to me. as a bio major, i like how scientific and methodical Kajal is. she also has an (undead) dog!
the following has some potential spoilers. read at your own risk:
i love how the story is constructed and how seemingly trivial details woven throughout the story end up being important at the end. the feeling when everything clicks into place ahhh. i like how Kajal initially looks at Tav through a scientific lens and how their relationship slowly develops over time (although i'm a bit disappointed because i was hoping for a platonic route). the ending felt rushed because so much happened at the end, but that’s the only negative i have to say. i can’t wait to see where this story goes!
releases June 25, 2024
thank you to BookishFirst and Penguin Teen for the arc!
the following has some potential spoilers. read at your own risk:
i love how the story is constructed and how seemingly trivial details woven throughout the story end up being important at the end. the feeling when everything clicks into place ahhh. i like how Kajal initially looks at Tav through a scientific lens and how their relationship slowly develops over time (although i'm a bit disappointed because i was hoping for a platonic route). the ending felt rushed because so much happened at the end, but that’s the only negative i have to say. i can’t wait to see where this story goes!
releases June 25, 2024
thank you to BookishFirst and Penguin Teen for the arc!