hallescolette's Reviews (83)

adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
challenging slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was heartbreaking and thoughtful. The way the author referred to each character by their title to diminish them and make them more relatable was interesting and also hard to read. This is like handmaid's tale but what could (will?) happen in the USA. The pacing was a little slow for me
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is my favorite book of the series so far. It felt like Yarros went to (YA) fantasy boot camp, there was more complete world building and a clearer political structure. The romance took a back seat in many ways which helped the story move forward at a reasonable pace.
lighthearted medium-paced
challenging reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A bit of a slow start, but an absolutely beautiful trans story in a fantasy. I especially loved the feelings the characters had during sex, and the way they talked about comfort and consent, a perfect depiction for a YA audience. 
challenging dark slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes