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The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers
Did not finish book.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing an advanced copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.
Unfortunately, this book isn’t for me at this time. While the plot and world-building were unique and beautiful, the narration and characters felt too distant for my liking, and I had a hard time staying engaged in the story. The third-person POV felt choppy and mechanical, like watching a hyper-realistic movie, but it didn’t read well, in my opinion. Some might like that as it gives a fairytale vibe. I found myself having to put effort into adding personality and character to the narration. As an adult book, it felt more young adult, which conflicted with the monotonous tone in my head. I think I would’ve enjoyed this much more as an audiobook with a witty narrator. I would recommend this to those who liked "Addie LaRue."
Unfortunately, this book isn’t for me at this time. While the plot and world-building were unique and beautiful, the narration and characters felt too distant for my liking, and I had a hard time staying engaged in the story. The third-person POV felt choppy and mechanical, like watching a hyper-realistic movie, but it didn’t read well, in my opinion. Some might like that as it gives a fairytale vibe. I found myself having to put effort into adding personality and character to the narration. As an adult book, it felt more young adult, which conflicted with the monotonous tone in my head. I think I would’ve enjoyed this much more as an audiobook with a witty narrator. I would recommend this to those who liked "Addie LaRue."