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naomi_n0609 's review for:
Blood Over Bright Haven
by M.L. Wang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book really leans into social commentary, and has a hard magic system that really doesn’t feel like a hard magic system. What I mean by that is has a visual associated with something somewhat scientific, but is not expanded upon, nor is it built upon science. Although, the magic system had interesting and important costs and limitations.
Some of the side characters did things that felt not foreshadowed, (in character if you think about it, but it’s off page.)
Thomil and Carra were great characters, and I love their familial relationship. Sciona was also an amazing character who undergoes a huge change over the course of the story. Her relationship with Thomil felt like it was a natural progression over time.
I think this book really talked about immigration issues and indigenous history, through the social commentary in the small details.
Some of the side characters did things that felt not foreshadowed, (in character if you think about it, but it’s off page.)
Thomil and Carra were great characters, and I love their familial relationship. Sciona was also an amazing character who undergoes a huge change over the course of the story. Her relationship with Thomil felt like it was a natural progression over time.
I think this book really talked about immigration issues and indigenous history, through the social commentary in the small details.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Racism, Sexual harassment
Minor: Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Death of parent