A review by cameronreads
When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sacha Lamb

4.0

I really enjoyed this book, it was so much fun. I loved following Little Ash and Uriel’s journey and adventures. I think the elements of Jewish culture were explored really well, and it was so interesting to learn about the parts I didn’t know as well. I think the writing style worked perfectly for the book. I also think the discussions of gender and identity as a whole were so interesting. As a non-binary person I was especially interested in how Uriel experienced its gender and the dysphoria it felt. I did find myself wanting just a little more out of the characterisations and relationships in here, they were so close to perfect but lacking just a little something that meant I wasn’t as attached as I could have been. Overall though I do really like this book and would definitely recommend!