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eleanor_r's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I love how this book weaves together stories of two women, one traversing the post-climate-change wilds of a near-future Midwestern America, one covering similar ground on the early 19th century frontier.
The near-future story follows Xenia, a prickly, no-nonsense character who's challenged and changed by her experiences in the Flood Zone. The historical story follows Camilla, a woman seeking creative fulfillment and purpose beyond the confined society of early America. Both of them are surprised by what they find in Harmonie, and I can't wait for book 2 to see what happens next!
If you like spice in your SFF, you won't be disappointed here. But I also really appreciate that Xenia and Cam's stories aren't totally driven by their relationships- they have other goals and dreams beyond hooking up.
I've been to some of the places the novel is set in, like New Harmony, Indiana, and I love the strong sense of place in the book. Even though set in different times, this book captures the people and places I know and love.
Disclaimer: I know the author and was a beta reader, but I'm not being compensated for this review+
The near-future story follows Xenia, a prickly, no-nonsense character who's challenged and changed by her experiences in the Flood Zone. The historical story follows Camilla, a woman seeking creative fulfillment and purpose beyond the confined society of early America. Both of them are surprised by what they find in Harmonie, and I can't wait for book 2 to see what happens next!
If you like spice in your SFF, you won't be disappointed here. But I also really appreciate that Xenia and Cam's stories aren't totally driven by their relationships- they have other goals and dreams beyond hooking up.
I've been to some of the places the novel is set in, like New Harmony, Indiana, and I love the strong sense of place in the book. Even though set in different times, this book captures the people and places I know and love.
Disclaimer: I know the author and was a beta reader, but I'm not being compensated for this review+
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content and Dysphoria
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