A review by page_nothankyou
The Sapling Cage by Margaret Killjoy

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

It's a YA book, and I am coming at it as an adult, so keep that in mind. I thought it was a lot of fun. It resisted some of the worst tropes in YA, and even played with them to make interesting characters and cool plot lines. Killjoy's writing is always accessible yet communicates complex ideas. I found the queerness to be pretty true to my experience. I also think there are characters are extremely relatable, even if you're not queer, so don't let that turn you away.