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aberthold 's review for:
I Am the Swarm
by Hayley Chewins
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I want to preface this review by saying that this was my first experience in reading something written in this style. Unfortunately, I have found that this just wasn't for me. While the writing is truly beautiful - because of the style and cadence I had a really hard time engaging with with story and characters. I think that if this is your style then you would really appreciate this story because it does feel that it is well done. There are elements of mental illness, self-harm and feminine rage interwoven with a very specific kind of magic. The way the magic manifests is also oddly beautiful - as someone who doesn't love bugs.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this e-book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this e-book in exchange for my honest opinion.