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A review by bookworm_in_fabula
Little Black Bird by Anna Kirchner
4.0
So many things to say, so little space...I loved this book!
I have to admit, at the beginning it was a little slow and I was afraid I wouldn't like Wiktoria as I wanted to, but then the plot started to pick up speed way faster than I anticipated and BAM, I was completely lost in it! The second half of the book particularly gave me no rest whatsoever, I couldn't put the book down!
The magic, the Slavic mythology, all the different demons...it was so interesting! The atmosphere and the descriptions capture you perfectly. (How many times can I say that I loved it...?)
The characters are all so unique, they all have their own voice and their own very distinct personality...and Rafi is the best one, no doubts on that!!! Zuzanna on the other hand...let's just say that I'm not particularly fond of her. Okay no, I hate her. Profoundly. She's a great antagonist, though!
(I'm still pondering about Tomasz, he gained some points towards the end, but still...pondering)
The aspect that I liked the most was the bond (magical and not) between the characters.
And I also appreciated the reminder that, even with everything going into chaos around her, Wiktoria still had to go to school. That was really a "chef kiss" touch, that made everything more believable!
Now, talking about the queer representation, it was perfectly done. It was the first time for me that I read an asexual rep, that made me REALLY understand what it means to be ace! Thanks Anna, you nailed it in the most wonderful way. It's not as easy as it may seems, to explain something so complex in a way that anyone could understand. Also, the fact that Wiktoria learned about all of it thanks to Tumblr and internet, instead of learning it in school, is sadly way too real...Chapter 36 made me cry (Rafi, my hero...), and chapter 42 made me cry EVEN MORE!
Lastly, talking about the ending (NO SPOILERS OBVIOUSLY), let me say, that very last page reversed everything worse than a freaking UNO card!!! I'm mad and desperate, and I need the sequel...!
I have to admit, at the beginning it was a little slow and I was afraid I wouldn't like Wiktoria as I wanted to, but then the plot started to pick up speed way faster than I anticipated and BAM, I was completely lost in it! The second half of the book particularly gave me no rest whatsoever, I couldn't put the book down!
The magic, the Slavic mythology, all the different demons...it was so interesting! The atmosphere and the descriptions capture you perfectly. (How many times can I say that I loved it...?)
The characters are all so unique, they all have their own voice and their own very distinct personality...and Rafi is the best one, no doubts on that!!! Zuzanna on the other hand...let's just say that I'm not particularly fond of her. Okay no, I hate her. Profoundly. She's a great antagonist, though!
(I'm still pondering about Tomasz, he gained some points towards the end, but still...pondering)
The aspect that I liked the most was the bond (magical and not) between the characters.
And I also appreciated the reminder that, even with everything going into chaos around her, Wiktoria still had to go to school. That was really a "chef kiss" touch, that made everything more believable!
Now, talking about the queer representation, it was perfectly done. It was the first time for me that I read an asexual rep, that made me REALLY understand what it means to be ace! Thanks Anna, you nailed it in the most wonderful way. It's not as easy as it may seems, to explain something so complex in a way that anyone could understand. Also, the fact that Wiktoria learned about all of it thanks to Tumblr and internet, instead of learning it in school, is sadly way too real...Chapter 36 made me cry (Rafi, my hero...), and chapter 42 made me cry EVEN MORE!
Lastly, talking about the ending (NO SPOILERS OBVIOUSLY), let me say, that very last page reversed everything worse than a freaking UNO card!!! I'm mad and desperate, and I need the sequel...!