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A review by beccarwolf
Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A book that mirrors the worst of our society.
Sciona thinks that she has broken the glass ceiling when she’s accepted as a Highmage in the oasis city of Tiran. When she remains unaccepted by her peers, Sciona maintains diligence in her work with the aid of her Kwen assistant, Thomil. Her persistence in her work leads to revelations that are hard to swallow and even more difficult to remedy.
Sciona’s character development is both frustrating and realistic. She’s unlikable in her egocentrism. And I still liked her.
Top ten for the year? Perhaps.
Thank you to NetGalley and Del Rey for an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Sciona thinks that she has broken the glass ceiling when she’s accepted as a Highmage in the oasis city of Tiran. When she remains unaccepted by her peers, Sciona maintains diligence in her work with the aid of her Kwen assistant, Thomil. Her persistence in her work leads to revelations that are hard to swallow and even more difficult to remedy.
Sciona’s character development is both frustrating and realistic. She’s unlikable in her egocentrism. And I still liked her.
Top ten for the year? Perhaps.
Thank you to NetGalley and Del Rey for an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicide attempt
Minor: Suicide