bookswitheli's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
4.75
I was so aggressive not a fan of Sarah, her perspective and her potential romance plot that I dreaded reading those parts of the novel. While I understand that the author might have wanted us to experience things with the same amount of wonder as her, the fact that nobody else was amazed by these things in the slightest just made her feel like an annoying child not an uninformed adult. Other than my many issues with Sarah I loved this novel thoroughly and will be recommending it to literally everyone.
goatsinspace's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
C.M. Lockhart's "We Are the Origin" is an amazing exploration of resilience, difficult choices, and the pursuit of purpose in a world shaped by the gods. With colloquial charm, Lockhart beckons readers into a fusion of science fiction and fantasy. While the informal tone may resonate predominantly with fans of young adult fiction, it adds a layer of accessibility that engages readers across diverse tastes.
Set against a backdrop of queendom politics and enigmatic gods, Brandi emerges as a product of her circumstances—a weapon forged in the crucible of duty and death. Forced into a life of servitude, her destiny takes an unforeseen turn when Freya, the goddess of life, redirects her path. From an agent of destruction, she transforms into a guardian of hope, thrust into a realm of uncharted responsibilities and unforeseen adversaries.
Lockhart crafts a narrative that unfolds with deliberate precision, inviting readers to journey alongside Brandi as she navigates the labyrinthine complexities of her world. Within this rich tapestry, the interplay between gods and mortals injects an air of mystique and wonder, fueling the inexorable momentum of the plot. While Brandi's transformation echoes the book's profound message of resilience and destiny, all of the characters mirror the theme of making the best of difficult lives. While the novel boasts a cast as diverse as its world, some characters may feel overshadowed, struggling to find their unique place within the narrative's complexity.
One can't help but commend the author for diversifying the literary landscape with an indie offering that resonates so strongly. The introduction of BIPOC perspective breathes new life into a genre that often craves fresh voices. A strong debut and I can't wait to read more.
Set against a backdrop of queendom politics and enigmatic gods, Brandi emerges as a product of her circumstances—a weapon forged in the crucible of duty and death. Forced into a life of servitude, her destiny takes an unforeseen turn when Freya, the goddess of life, redirects her path. From an agent of destruction, she transforms into a guardian of hope, thrust into a realm of uncharted responsibilities and unforeseen adversaries.
Lockhart crafts a narrative that unfolds with deliberate precision, inviting readers to journey alongside Brandi as she navigates the labyrinthine complexities of her world. Within this rich tapestry, the interplay between gods and mortals injects an air of mystique and wonder, fueling the inexorable momentum of the plot. While Brandi's transformation echoes the book's profound message of resilience and destiny, all of the characters mirror the theme of making the best of difficult lives. While the novel boasts a cast as diverse as its world, some characters may feel overshadowed, struggling to find their unique place within the narrative's complexity.
One can't help but commend the author for diversifying the literary landscape with an indie offering that resonates so strongly. The introduction of BIPOC perspective breathes new life into a genre that often craves fresh voices. A strong debut and I can't wait to read more.
bookish_afrolatina's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
We are the Origin was a unique, creative, and increasingly addictive read! It begins and ends with drama which is just how I like Fantasy. It took me a little while to get into the story as I was listening to the audiobook which sometimes made it hard for me to grasp some of the world-building and relationships. The audiobook did a great job at creating the “gods’ voices.
I think this book was quite feminist and refreshing. Looking forward to the next book!!
Heads up, this is New Adult Fantasy! It includes multiple mentions of sexual relations.
I think this book was quite feminist and refreshing. Looking forward to the next book!!
Heads up, this is New Adult Fantasy! It includes multiple mentions of sexual relations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual content
kutsireads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
_shauneereads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-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? No
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. I cannot wait for book 2 to release. I loved reading about Brandi & her “friends”. If you want a black fantasy that has main characters that are not nice but will burn the entire world to the ground over the people they love, this is the book for you.
ofbooksandechos's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Violence
Moderate: Death, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
samanthamariereads's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
amandadevoursbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Brandi is an assassin, trained to defend the queen. She also happens to be the human incarnation of the goddess Freya. Her goddess demands she protect the vessel of one of the other gods and find the other two vessels so that as a group they can defeat the gods' enemy.
The world building here is interesting. The gods and their relationship (reverse harem) was interesting. The map of the world with each god's land being so vastly different in terms of technology and terrain was fascinating.
I enjoyed getting to know they characters as they went searching for the other vessels and solving the mysteries set before them. The ending left me wanting book two.
It was fun read!
The world building here is interesting. The gods and their relationship (reverse harem) was interesting. The map of the world with each god's land being so vastly different in terms of technology and terrain was fascinating.
I enjoyed getting to know they characters as they went searching for the other vessels and solving the mysteries set before them. The ending left me wanting book two.
It was fun read!
shector1's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
shector1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Minor: War