alexenjoysthings 's review for:

Sisters of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina

3.5

dark emotional mysterious

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was a very ambitious book that had an overall very interesting plot, but fell flat upon execution. The constantly shifting timeline was fun, but made for a very confusing narrative. My main issue with the novel, however, was an underlying misogynistic tint to the characters. The main character, Anna, has major "not like other girls" energy, which is hinted to be because she might be 2 Spirit. However, her attitude juxtaposed to her sister, Grace, who is very much the slut archetype, made it feel more like misogyny than queerness.

I believe the author was trying to say how it's easier for "promiscuous" girls to get trafficked, but it just fell flat in my opinion.

I really enjoyed the ambiguous nature of fantastical elements and the writing was very descriptive.