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amandasbrews's Reviews (458)
This was such a lovely little love story! It completely has cozy "rainy day" vibe, perfect to read on a cold day with a warm cup of tea (or coffee) while curled up in a blanket. I read this basically in one sitting, on a cold morning, curled in a blanket, drinking coffee and it was pure bliss.
Katz really manages to give such human emotions and experiences to Sal, without ever letting you forget she is a robot. She is simultaneously a robot and a person, no question. The best expressions of love in books are when the characters inspire each other to live, and that's truly what happens here. Absolutely delightful!
Katz really manages to give such human emotions and experiences to Sal, without ever letting you forget she is a robot. She is simultaneously a robot and a person, no question. The best expressions of love in books are when the characters inspire each other to live, and that's truly what happens here. Absolutely delightful!
5 interdimensional, gut-wrenching, incredibly human stars
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Do you really know who you are until you are pushed to limits you didn't even know existed?
Big Takeaway
This book feels less like science fiction and more like a speculative fiction. The science fiction element was to pose questions rather than to be the focus. The characters are a wonderful reminder that we are all human, even the people capitalism leaves behind. This book stole my heart, what a great way to start 2021!
Read my full review HERE.
Do you really know who you are until you are pushed to limits you didn't even know existed?
Big Takeaway
This book feels less like science fiction and more like a speculative fiction. The science fiction element was to pose questions rather than to be the focus. The characters are a wonderful reminder that we are all human, even the people capitalism leaves behind. This book stole my heart, what a great way to start 2021!
Incredible -- I need to read this 5 more times.
Jan 2022 update: In case anyone is looking for a good short nonfic this year, i recommend this one very highly! I'm about to do a reread soon.
Jan 2022 update: In case anyone is looking for a good short nonfic this year, i recommend this one very highly! I'm about to do a reread soon.
Read my whole review HERE. Here is a preview!
Big Takeaway
Dread Nation was an incredibly compelling read with young characters but definitely appeals to a much wider audience. Justina Ireland delivers a brilliant novel that tackles so many world issues that you will want to truly pay attention. I absolutely cannot wait to read the sequel to see more of this horrifying world.
Big Takeaway
Dread Nation was an incredibly compelling read with young characters but definitely appeals to a much wider audience. Justina Ireland delivers a brilliant novel that tackles so many world issues that you will want to truly pay attention. I absolutely cannot wait to read the sequel to see more of this horrifying world.
Clark is a fantastic writer. Somehow he manages to make this story feel all over the place, but completely grounded at the same time. I loved the world building of this alternate Cairo, and I loved Fatma as a character.
It says a great deal about Clark that he knows that any piece not set in America or Western Europe is immediately put into a political space, and must be handled with care. He did just that and really excelled in the narrative. It was handled very responsibly, amidst a wonderful enchanting story.
PS - I'm absolutely in love with the mechanical angels. Ugh what a cool characterization!!
It says a great deal about Clark that he knows that any piece not set in America or Western Europe is immediately put into a political space, and must be handled with care. He did just that and really excelled in the narrative. It was handled very responsibly, amidst a wonderful enchanting story.
PS - I'm absolutely in love with the mechanical angels. Ugh what a cool characterization!!
This broke me. I saw this ending coming chapters ago, because Kuang taught me to think like Kitay, my wonderful, beautiful, brilliant strategist. I didn't see it playing out like this, but I knew the only solution. AND IT STILL BROKE ME.
I... am beyond words. What a heart wrenching, page turner of a story. I feel this series forever sticking with me.
There were pieces in the previous installments in which I was confused by or didn't appreciate or whatever, but Kuang purposefully worked to grow as an author (you can totally tell) and she really tied it together in the end. In the end I was painfully happy I had experienced all those pieces with Rin, even though it all felt like suffering.
I... am beyond words. What a heart wrenching, page turner of a story. I feel this series forever sticking with me.
There were pieces in the previous installments in which I was confused by or didn't appreciate or whatever, but Kuang purposefully worked to grow as an author (you can totally tell) and she really tied it together in the end. In the end I was painfully happy I had experienced all those pieces with Rin, even though it all felt like suffering.
