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The Deep by Rivers Solomon
4.5
dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

honestly really good book that i think opens the door to expanding this mythology to a bigger culture. while i think a lot of the metaphors are on the nose, considering the books length i think its justified. really, my biggest critique is that so much of the book could have been expanded on. once finishing, i really recommend on listening to the titular song and reading more on the history + making of this book. personally, i would love to see more of oori and yetus relationship, basha, zoti, and more of an enviornmental aspect. that being said i think this book perfectly served what the author was going for. the "we" chapters were brilliant as well! easily my favorite part of this book.