naomiysl's review
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
tense
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? No
5.0
I adore several things about this book, but most prominently, it really got me thinking. What would it mean to see another person's "profile" in real time? What is the goal of meditation? Who should hold power? How does generational trauma heal? So many good questions.
I do think that this book soft-pedals the ending, which I was disappointed by. I understand that likely the author or the editors thought that a stronger ending wasn't going to be age appropriate, but I disagree. I think a more complex ending could have really leveled this up. That said, I'm still giving it 5 stars because it's so thought provoking.
I do think that this book soft-pedals the ending, which I was disappointed by. I understand that likely the author or the editors thought that a stronger ending wasn't going to be age appropriate, but I disagree. I think a more complex ending could have really leveled this up. That said, I'm still giving it 5 stars because it's so thought provoking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Police brutality
Moderate: Bullying and Abandonment
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