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Sistersong by Lucy Holland
SISTERSONG by LUCY HOLLAND
This novel places itself firmly between historical fiction and low fantasy. Think of all the feminist myth retellings we’ve been spoiled with in recent years - this is like that. And it is good!
What sets this book apart, however, is the trans main character. Boy oh boy, did I love that element of the story! So empowering and uplifting. And we needed that because this book is not always a walk in the park. I loved it for that, though. I loved that we had blood and gore (when it was necessary) and sex romance that wasn’t corny. I loved the magic and the way that everything felt historically accurate. I believed these people existed and I believe that they believed they could use magic.
Although it’s a fantasy, it is also extremely realist and I am here for this genre!
I’m all about character driven novels, though, so when some of the plot became predictable, I was a tiny bit disappointed - not enough to make me angry but enough that it took me out of the magic of the book for a few moments.
All that’s left to say is a huge thanks to @lotties_little_bookshelf for buddy reading with me - we had some great discussions and I can’t wait to read another one with you soon!
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This novel places itself firmly between historical fiction and low fantasy. Think of all the feminist myth retellings we’ve been spoiled with in recent years - this is like that. And it is good!
What sets this book apart, however, is the trans main character. Boy oh boy, did I love that element of the story! So empowering and uplifting. And we needed that because this book is not always a walk in the park. I loved it for that, though. I loved that we had blood and gore (when it was necessary) and sex romance that wasn’t corny. I loved the magic and the way that everything felt historically accurate. I believed these people existed and I believe that they believed they could use magic.
Although it’s a fantasy, it is also extremely realist and I am here for this genre!
I’m all about character driven novels, though, so when some of the plot became predictable, I was a tiny bit disappointed - not enough to make me angry but enough that it took me out of the magic of the book for a few moments.
All that’s left to say is a huge thanks to @lotties_little_bookshelf for buddy reading with me - we had some great discussions and I can’t wait to read another one with you soon!
#pagesofpride #book #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booklover #bookreview #sistersong #lucyholland #bookrecommendations #bookreview #trans #transgender #pride #pridemonth #transrep #transrepresentation #bookreviewer