Reviews

Going Home by Emma Lindhagen

araskov's review

3.0

"Going Home" by Emma Lindhagen takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions as Orryn confronts her past, and two sisters navigate the twists of rebuilding their bond. While the story hints at magic, it's the complex relationships and the dystopian world's secrets that truly captivate. Orryn may be a tough nut to crack initially, but the promise of her character's evolution adds an intriguing layer. In a world where conformity is prized, Lindhagen explores the dangers of revealing one's scars. The dystopian backdrop, with its unique rules and consequences, adds a compelling layer to the narrative. Brace yourself for shocking revelations that will leave you both surprised and eager for the next installment!

scourtheatlas's review

dark reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, and Violence

merenguita's review

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Honestly loved it. 
I think it's pretty hard to write short stories while setting up a magic world and I think it's really well done in this case. It was a bit confusing in the beginning but I don't think that's a bad thing, and I definetly wanted to read more by the end. 

vagabond_bones's review

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

thenamesjanice's review

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

Set in an interesting world that I'd read more stories in. There was so much to Orryn's backstory that wasn't really fleshed out. Overall its a nice story about family.

liak0enig's review

dark hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

compelling writing style, intriguing characters about whom i'm interested to learn more, same about the setting

daniella's review

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

idkspookystuff's review

challenging dark reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

moshang's review

challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

loz_reads's review

challenging dark mysterious fast-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