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A review by skudiklier
The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I don't really know what to make of this book. I liked having a nonbinary character, and the queernorm world in general. The world building was really good and I was invested in the characters and the plot. But the ending felt a bit.....I'm not sure how to describe it. I didn't hate it or anything but I don't feel like a lot was particularly resolved. It felt sudden in some ways. I dunno. I liked the book for the most part and think it was well-written, but I also don't think I'd actively recommend it.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Genocide and War
Minor: Vomit and Fire/Fire injury