A review by murderousscottishgremlin
That Self-Same Metal by Brittany N. Williams

mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This book had a really unique premise, and I liked the historical setting. However, I felt as though the plot never truly picked up, which made the reading experience a bit boring for me. This book also depicted several social issues such as racism and sexism, but the commentary never really went beyond the surface. The characters were all distinct from each other but ultimately, I just didn’t care about any of them. Williams’ Shakespeare-esque language style choices also felt clunky and out of place. 
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