A review by historyofjess
The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.25

This was really interesting world to spend time in. The world-building was done really well and I really liked the moral greyness that the protagonist, as well as other characters, played in. There were times when it dragged for me a bit and I'm not entirely sure the dual timeline and the mystery rollouts always worked for me. While it helped me get to know the main character, it meant that I never really felt that connected to her son because I kept getting pushed away from him, and he was a really important part of the story. The love story also felt a little shoehorned in and underdeveloped.

Despite those issues, I did enjoy reading this book and getting to know this character and the world she inhabits.