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A review by apollinares
Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
All-around mid book.
The premise was promising but a lot of it just plodded on. The villains were textbook, the twist was easily predictable, the characterizations of the lead and the romantic interest fell flat, and the themes were largely hamfisted. I spent a lot of this book waiting for it to end.
The pacing of the romance itself left much to be desired. Calling someone "the love of your life" after knowing her for less than a month feels... Too YA for my taste.
That said, Shesheshen is a very compelling monster design.
The premise was promising but a lot of it just plodded on. The villains were textbook, the twist was easily predictable, the characterizations of the lead and the romantic interest fell flat, and the themes were largely hamfisted. I spent a lot of this book waiting for it to end.
The pacing of the romance itself left much to be desired. Calling someone "the love of your life" after knowing her for less than a month feels... Too YA for my taste.
That said, Shesheshen is a very compelling monster design.