alexvb's review against another edition
3.0
This was very interesting to read but I wish the ending hadn't been that - it was so bittersweet and while I do commend the ending for going there, I personally wanted them to be happy.
I also wish there'd been a lot more development of the relationship, as well as I wish we had seen character development (and information) from Aya. I feel like there's a lot to Aya that we just didn't have the chance to know and learn about which is a shame in my opinion. Spending a few more pages on Claire and Aya's relationship and maybe even a bit of Aya's pov so we can learn that real her, would've been nice. I think other reviewers feel the same way.
I also wish there'd been a lot more development of the relationship, as well as I wish we had seen character development (and information) from Aya. I feel like there's a lot to Aya that we just didn't have the chance to know and learn about which is a shame in my opinion. Spending a few more pages on Claire and Aya's relationship and maybe even a bit of Aya's pov so we can learn that real her, would've been nice. I think other reviewers feel the same way.
bibliothecaris's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
sjj169's review against another edition
4.0
I should have run from this story. I'm an emotional mess right now so what do I do? Read this.
This story packs a whole book into just a few pages. You go through every emotion known to man. Then I ended up crushed.
Go read it here........http://www.tor.com/stories/2014/08/in-the-sight-of-akresa-ray-wood
This story packs a whole book into just a few pages. You go through every emotion known to man. Then I ended up crushed.
Go read it here........http://www.tor.com/stories/2014/08/in-the-sight-of-akresa-ray-wood
evilchachouuu76's review
sad
4.25
Such a beautiful yet sad story! I wish the ending was different...
ladyofbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Ouch.
That hurt.
*Sniff*.
Okay. This is one of my top five favorite short stories of the year. ❤️
That hurt.
*Sniff*.
Okay. This is one of my top five favorite short stories of the year. ❤️
samahcanread__'s review against another edition
5.0
wow this one was brutal.
please don't hate me but claire was kinda annoying and i hated her. she was a spoiled little girl who took interest in anything that's new and shinny, without the consequences.
otherwise, the love story is tragic. Aya was doomed and i wished we knew more about her, her backstory, and who she was.
read for free on tor.com
"Oh, my love. I know so little of you."
please don't hate me but claire was kinda annoying and i hated her. she was a spoiled little girl who took interest in anything that's new and shinny, without the consequences.
otherwise, the love story is tragic. Aya was doomed and i wished we knew more about her, her backstory, and who she was.
read for free on tor.com
tarynwanderer's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mockingjayreads's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars! Short stories often feel lackluster for me but this one managed to cover a lot without feeling too quick. I really enjoyed the way it was written, the story is essentially left up to interpretation when it comes to the motivations of the main character. It's quite dark and violent in some parts and honestly I can see this sticking with me.
maryshellley's review against another edition
1.0
Claire is coward and a very unreliable narrator. Her "love" for Aya looks more like possession, like Aya is a toy that she can play whenever she wants. Aya was really the only character I could empathize with and we know almost nothing about her. I usually love grey characters but Claire is just not for me.