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A review by anxietee9
The Women's War by Jenna Glass
4.0
Filled with political intrigue, ever-evolving magic, and a cast of characters that quickly grew on me, The Women's War was everything I could have hoped for.
The beginning of The Women's War reminded me a lot of if The Handmaid's Tale took place in a traditionally imagined, high fantasy, Game of Thrones-esque world. Though slow to start, the political drama captured me and kept me reading for much longer stretches than I typically indulge in.
My biggest complaint was that the novel could be repetitive at times. This is most apparent in the beginning when a natural disaster shakes the entirety of the Seven Wells and this disaster is experienced from several different characters' perspectives. It began to get a little irritating, but once the initial repetition wore off I was engrossed. This is the main complaint in the DNF-ed reviews I've seen, and if you can get past this flaw the book picks up quickly. The less irritating repetitive elements were more spread out and were, in my opinion, helpful for keeping track of what was happening with each character, since perspectives change so frequently.
If you are looking for a unique political fantasy with strong feminist vibes, I definitely recommend The Women's War. I'm looking forward to the continuation of the series.
Content Warning:
There is one disturbing rape scene on page 112, but it does not last very long. Be prepared.
The beginning of The Women's War reminded me a lot of if The Handmaid's Tale took place in a traditionally imagined, high fantasy, Game of Thrones-esque world. Though slow to start, the political drama captured me and kept me reading for much longer stretches than I typically indulge in.
My biggest complaint was that the novel could be repetitive at times. This is most apparent in the beginning when a natural disaster shakes the entirety of the Seven Wells and this disaster is experienced from several different characters' perspectives. It began to get a little irritating, but once the initial repetition wore off I was engrossed. This is the main complaint in the DNF-ed reviews I've seen, and if you can get past this flaw the book picks up quickly. The less irritating repetitive elements were more spread out and were, in my opinion, helpful for keeping track of what was happening with each character, since perspectives change so frequently.
If you are looking for a unique political fantasy with strong feminist vibes, I definitely recommend The Women's War. I'm looking forward to the continuation of the series.
Content Warning:
There is one disturbing rape scene on page 112, but it does not last very long. Be prepared.