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A review by charvi_not_just_fiction
Dare Mighty Things by Heather Kaczynski
5.0
MIND=BLOWN
This book definitely packs a punch and the fact is I didn't expect to fall in love with it so much?
I love the pacing of the book, it is steady and sometimes a little slow but nothing is rushed and I feel that the slow parts were definitely needed to process the developments of the story as well as the science explanations that I took a bit of time getting used to.
The writing was absolutely beautiful and everything went along with a flow and there were no information dumps or gaping plot holes and the author had me hooked all along(I finished this book in a single sitting).
Going onto characters, I really love Cassie and her development throughout the book. She starts off as a standoffish, don't care about friends, determined to succeed and albeit a little cold? That doesn't necessarily make her bad but a less likeable character but then she slowly learns the value of friendships, empathy, not making immediate judgements abouut others and the fact that it is okay to ask for help sometimes. A highly curious and talented girl, Cassie will do anything to achieve her mission, even when she as at odds with her emotions and I really admired that. In contrast we had the adorable and friendly Emilio who actually reminded me a lot of Leo Valdez fro Percy Jackson series, both in character and looks. It's impossible to not love Emilio- he is open, friendly, kind, helpful and cute like just perfect! And oh my god Mitsuko is the MOM of the group and I'm just giving her my entire heart, okay? Hanna was... okay? I don't know. I feel like she's a pretty complex character that I didn't completely understand but she's definitely on the good side. Um I can't reveal much about Luka but god I love soft and complex boys, GIMME MORE!
I love how the cast of characters was so diverse. The author could have easily whitewashed it all but nope, she didn't and I loved every bit of it. Another aspect I loved was how Cassandra was experimenting with and questioning her sexuality as asexual. IT's so rare to see asexual characters in science fiction, let alone the being a lead character and the whole book not revolving around the sexuality. I feel like she dealt with it really nicely and just melted my entire heart. A+ rep!
Okay, lastly THAT FREAKING PLOT TWIST IN THE END.
My entire ground was swept from under my feet because what the hell was that???? Let's suffice it to say that this is one sci-fi book I'm never going to forget and I'm desperately in need for the sequel. I shall sell my soul, just give it to me!
This book definitely packs a punch and the fact is I didn't expect to fall in love with it so much?
I love the pacing of the book, it is steady and sometimes a little slow but nothing is rushed and I feel that the slow parts were definitely needed to process the developments of the story as well as the science explanations that I took a bit of time getting used to.
The writing was absolutely beautiful and everything went along with a flow and there were no information dumps or gaping plot holes and the author had me hooked all along(I finished this book in a single sitting).
Going onto characters, I really love Cassie and her development throughout the book. She starts off as a standoffish, don't care about friends, determined to succeed and albeit a little cold? That doesn't necessarily make her bad but a less likeable character but then she slowly learns the value of friendships, empathy, not making immediate judgements abouut others and the fact that it is okay to ask for help sometimes. A highly curious and talented girl, Cassie will do anything to achieve her mission, even when she as at odds with her emotions and I really admired that. In contrast we had the adorable and friendly Emilio who actually reminded me a lot of Leo Valdez fro Percy Jackson series, both in character and looks. It's impossible to not love Emilio- he is open, friendly, kind, helpful and cute like just perfect! And oh my god Mitsuko is the MOM of the group and I'm just giving her my entire heart, okay? Hanna was... okay? I don't know. I feel like she's a pretty complex character that I didn't completely understand but she's definitely on the good side. Um I can't reveal much about Luka but god I love soft and complex boys, GIMME MORE!
I love how the cast of characters was so diverse. The author could have easily whitewashed it all but nope, she didn't and I loved every bit of it. Another aspect I loved was how Cassandra was experimenting with and questioning her sexuality as asexual. IT's so rare to see asexual characters in science fiction, let alone the being a lead character and the whole book not revolving around the sexuality. I feel like she dealt with it really nicely and just melted my entire heart. A+ rep!
Okay, lastly THAT FREAKING PLOT TWIST IN THE END.
My entire ground was swept from under my feet because what the hell was that???? Let's suffice it to say that this is one sci-fi book I'm never going to forget and I'm desperately in need for the sequel. I shall sell my soul, just give it to me!