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Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler
2.25
dark slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I wanted to like this, but I just didn't. It felt like it was 2/3 exposition to 1/3 predictable plot. Shori herself was the only character who really felt distinct. Although it touches on some deep themes, I don't feel that it really explored them in depth.

I've seen people say that this was meant to be the first in a series, and that makes sense to me. I'd like to read more of Butler's work; this didn't really live up to my expectations.

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