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A review by savvylit
Y/N by Esther Yi
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Y/N is a strange book that had me hooked from the very first page. Our narrator's obsession is so deep that it pretty much obliterates any shred of personality she may have otherwise had. The object of her devotion, Moon, also has no personality for the most part - or at least, not any real personality outside of what our narrator creates for him in her self-insert (y/n) fan fiction stories. And boy are those stories odd and unusual! They eventually venture into the grotesque; one scene had me literally gagging.
Though I was riveted by this strange story, I was a bit disappointed with the way it ended. Overall, though, I do think that some of the greater themes of parasocial relationships and celebrity worship make Y/N worth a read. If you love unhinged vibes and plotlessness, you're in for a treat!!
Thank you @astrahousebooks for the gifted paperback copy of Y/N in exchange for my honest review! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Though I was riveted by this strange story, I was a bit disappointed with the way it ended. Overall, though, I do think that some of the greater themes of parasocial relationships and celebrity worship make Y/N worth a read. If you love unhinged vibes and plotlessness, you're in for a treat!!
Thank you @astrahousebooks for the gifted paperback copy of Y/N in exchange for my honest review! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
Moderate: Dementia and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Ableism