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A review by aliyyah
The Rust Maidens by Gwendolyn Kiste
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved this book.
The Rust Maidens is about a group of five teenaged girls who develop a strange affiliation where they begin to rust and slowly deteriorate.
This is my second Gwendoline Kiste book, and much like in The Haunting of Velkwood, I love the portrayal of small town life. The suffocation and treatment of girls. These girls are victims of an illness and yet they are blamed. After all, girls are always trouble. Girls are meant to be poked and prodded and controlled. Girls need to do as they are told. When our protagonist, Pheobe, stands beside the girls, the town turns against her too.
The relationship between Pheobe and her cousin was written so beautifully. Their deep friendship and lifelong bond is heartbreaking in the wake of their separation. Jacqueline is a rust maiden and Pheobe is not. For the first time in their lives, she is unable to truly understand her best friend. For the first time, she is alone.
This is such a unique concept and I just enjoyed everything about it. The setting was so atmospheric.
This entire story is just brilliant.
The Rust Maidens is about a group of five teenaged girls who develop a strange affiliation where they begin to rust and slowly deteriorate.
This is my second Gwendoline Kiste book, and much like in The Haunting of Velkwood, I love the portrayal of small town life. The suffocation and treatment of girls. These girls are victims of an illness and yet they are blamed. After all, girls are always trouble. Girls are meant to be poked and prodded and controlled. Girls need to do as they are told. When our protagonist, Pheobe, stands beside the girls, the town turns against her too.
The relationship between Pheobe and her cousin was written so beautifully. Their deep friendship and lifelong bond is heartbreaking in the wake of their separation. Jacqueline is a rust maiden and Pheobe is not. For the first time in their lives, she is unable to truly understand her best friend. For the first time, she is alone.
This is such a unique concept and I just enjoyed everything about it. The setting was so atmospheric.
This entire story is just brilliant.