wenwanzhao 's review for:

The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight

4.75

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I really enjoyed this one. The writing was easily digestible but not too simplistic or bothersome. I liked the characters and the changing omniscient narration too.  It was fun to meet them and discover more about them. The romance was cute, I thought it was sweet. The 2000s setting wasn’t overwrought and reminded me fondly of my childhood. I was gagged by the reveal at the end, I admit I did not see it coming.