A review by agodfrey_gardens
Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko

adventurous hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The story at first made me think of Ella Enchanted but if the mother was Mother Gothel from Rapunzel/ However, it is more than that. The story was about finding purpose and family, identity, and justice. It also tackles dark themes such as imperialism, cultural erasure, betrayal, emotional abuse and manipulation, and enslavement. I loved the prose and the deep-dive into the characters' motivations and pasts. The only thing that bothered me was the pacing of the book at times. It feels like 300 pages was not enough and the author condensed everything there. Some parts consisted of info dumps and parts that weren't smooth. However, I still enjoyed the read and would consider picking up the sequel. 
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