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And I Darken
by Kiersten White
Let me first say that this was not at ALL what I expected it to be.
Mostly because it kept being lumped in with fantasy books like Game of Thrones and Red Queen, and well it has zero magic in it.
However, once my surprise settled and I got used to the setting - I very much enjoyed this. It's definitely more historical fiction than fantasy, and I wish they would say that. It is also gritty, complex, and very intriguing. It focuses on two siblings (a brother and sister), and their very difficult journey into adulthood. They both struggle with minority status, and how to pave their way in a world that does not want them.
I also very much appreciated the *not quite a spoiler* LBGQT character(s) in this book.
Lastly, other than young adult characters, I have no idea why this is a YA novel.
Mostly because it kept being lumped in with fantasy books like Game of Thrones and Red Queen, and well it has zero magic in it.
However, once my surprise settled and I got used to the setting - I very much enjoyed this. It's definitely more historical fiction than fantasy, and I wish they would say that. It is also gritty, complex, and very intriguing. It focuses on two siblings (a brother and sister), and their very difficult journey into adulthood. They both struggle with minority status, and how to pave their way in a world that does not want them.
I also very much appreciated the *not quite a spoiler* LBGQT character(s) in this book.
Lastly, other than young adult characters, I have no idea why this is a YA novel.