A review by boba_n_books
The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This book was a delightful trip. It wasn't what I expected, but I don’t think that’s the point of the book. It’s meant to be unexpected and otherworldly, which is what makes it so fun. Being someone who hasn’t been to New York, I still really enjoyed learning about the different boroughs and their “personalities.” It was cool to see each one personified - you don’t usually think of a city as a person, but I loved being able to explore that line of thinking. Not giving 5 stars just because I was confused at times, but I think that also made it fun that I could be confused with the city. Great read!
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