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A review by pickledpotato1021
Sadness and Serendipity: A Red Resilience Story by Manny Iggy
3.0
I received a digital ARC PDF of “Sadness and Serendipity” from the author, Manny Iggy, in exchange for an honest review before the publication date. My review is my thoughts, my opinions, and my point of view and was not influenced in any way by anyone or anything other than myself.
Trigger/Content warnings may be considered spoilers about certain themes or plot twists in the story
TW/CW: Skin mutilation; Death of an animal; Mentions/themes of rape including being drugged, being intoxicated, being sold; Arson; Murder; Parental abuse; Death of a loved one
Mina is the daughter of a notorious terrorist leader, who she desperately seeks the approval of. At the same time, a mysterious entity across the world has his eyes set on Mina.
Full disclosure: I have not read Red Resilience, which is in the same universe but I was advised by the author that I didn't need to read the first book in order to understand and enjoy the second book. This novel takes us on a journey of pain. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot. It was truly a rollercoaster from start to finish. I was fascinated by Mina. Her inner workings and how she is so clearly a product of her environment. She so desperately wants her fathers approval she will do almost anything to get it. That mindset I can painfully relate to.
My biggest issue with Sadness and Serendipity is the pacing. It’s almost the length of a novella, but with the information of a full duology. We move at such a fast pace that there’s a new character on almost every other page. I believe this really prevents the reader from connecting with any of the characters. There’s so many “major” plot points that they get dulled down by the end because they keep happening. I think S&S would benefit from being fleshed out.
In summary, Sadness and Serendipity lives up to its name. This is not a happily ever after story by any means. The plot itself is amazing, but it should be fleshed out more so as to not feel like the book is trying to put on a pair of pants that’s two sizes too small. Do I recommend this book? If you like short, get to the point, thriller/mild horror, then yes.
Trigger/Content warnings may be considered spoilers about certain themes or plot twists in the story
TW/CW: Skin mutilation; Death of an animal; Mentions/themes of rape including being drugged, being intoxicated, being sold; Arson; Murder; Parental abuse; Death of a loved one
Mina is the daughter of a notorious terrorist leader, who she desperately seeks the approval of. At the same time, a mysterious entity across the world has his eyes set on Mina.
Full disclosure: I have not read Red Resilience, which is in the same universe but I was advised by the author that I didn't need to read the first book in order to understand and enjoy the second book. This novel takes us on a journey of pain. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot. It was truly a rollercoaster from start to finish. I was fascinated by Mina. Her inner workings and how she is so clearly a product of her environment. She so desperately wants her fathers approval she will do almost anything to get it. That mindset I can painfully relate to.
My biggest issue with Sadness and Serendipity is the pacing. It’s almost the length of a novella, but with the information of a full duology. We move at such a fast pace that there’s a new character on almost every other page. I believe this really prevents the reader from connecting with any of the characters. There’s so many “major” plot points that they get dulled down by the end because they keep happening. I think S&S would benefit from being fleshed out.
In summary, Sadness and Serendipity lives up to its name. This is not a happily ever after story by any means. The plot itself is amazing, but it should be fleshed out more so as to not feel like the book is trying to put on a pair of pants that’s two sizes too small. Do I recommend this book? If you like short, get to the point, thriller/mild horror, then yes.