A review by shannahtan
So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole

hopeful sad fast-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? No

4.25

I listened to this book on audio. I wish there was a glossary where I could see the names and places written out. It’s considered YA, but I think it’s still well suited for adults.

Things I liked: 
  • Rooted in Jamaican history
  • Sapphic slow burn romance
  • Elements of demisexuality
  • Focused heavily on familial love and friendship
  • Characters reside in a gray area that challenges your sense of morality
Criticisms
  • Plot was a bit predictable
  • Characters didn’t have a ton of depth. Faron as the Childe Empyrean continuously made rash decisions. Elara was trying to find herself and escape her sister’s shadow. 

Would recommend for fantasy readers who like to be dropped into the story and figure it out as you go. There’s not a ton of world building, and the story takes place in a post-war world where you get details of the last war slowly throughout the book. 
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