alexa_frost's Reviews (344)

I was gifted an advanced copy of this book through net galley in exchange for an honest review 

I really enjoyed the start of this book. It led with a sci fi / dystopian setting with quite strong commentary on inequity, gender, and justice. It took me a little while to understand the context and worldbuilding but was super intrigued by it and was looking forward to learning more about how the system worked. 

At about 40% it felt like the book really veered off into another genre, bringing in more paranormal elements than I was expecting. Despite this I enjoyed the book and found the whole premise really intriguing. Would make a great movie 

I was given a copy of this book through netgalley in exchange for an honest review. 
Vale follows a young woman who is forcibly taken from the 21st century back to the mid 19th century where she must adjust to living during this time and attempt to make a new life for herself. This has a similar feel to the outlander series so if you enjoyed that, vale may also appeal. 
While I liked the premise of the book, I found Vale's inner monologue to be, at times, repetitive and whiny which made it a bit challenging to get into, I also thought the relationship between the two main characters was a little cringeworthy. The other main characters though, were likeable, especially Anne who alone would warrant the book being 3 stars.