clcannon 's review for:

Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman

3.0

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This is a solid 3 for me. It's not a book for everyone. Tess of the Road started out at a 5-star, but it failed to keep my attention the further and further the story progressed. This is a very character-driven story, and I think that is where it ultimately loses the audience by being so plot-poor that it becomes rambling. I kept waiting for something to happen, but it felt a bit more like actually going on a very long foot journey with lots of filler moments that don't seem to add to the overall arc. I do think the book deals with some very important issues about morality, the patriarchy, self-worth, religion, and family, but it just takes too long to get to the point to make it something I would re-read or be interested in a potential sequel.