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The Centaur's Wife, by Amanda Leduc

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melgonvyn's review

2.0

DNF. But interesting idea.

I liked the short fairy tale style stories that were written throughout the novel, but the main story itself did not engage me in any way. I think the idea is interesting but needs to be fleshed out better. The writing style confused me a little and was not able to retain my attention.

I think this was just not my cup of tea. Perhaps others will like the style and think it a great book.

readingmaria's review

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adventurous challenging dark reflective sad 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

4.0

Wow! The perfect magical realism book I didn’t know I needed until now. I really enjoyed this book right from the start, with its mystery elements and dystopian setting.

It was great how everything tied together in the end with how characters were connected, and the main message of climate change is very relevant to today.

Highly recommend!

medea_jade's review

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4.0

Ultimately, this book left me a little bit underwhelmed.

I felt very strongly for the main character, Heather, but I didn't feel like I built up much of a connection for the rest. They felt a little bit like afterthoughts, sort of all dragged in to support Heather's story. Yet, I also get the sense that maybe that was the point.

What I did love was the writing style. It's present tense with the exception of some flashbacks and story telling, and that's not a common literary choice because it's a challenge to do well. This author did it well. It's evocative and dark, like the plot, and drew me in so much so that I devoured the book in a few hours over the course of two days.

It's super rare in an fantasy book to find POC who aren't from the south; Sothoros, Southron, etc and those POC almost never come to us in shape of magical creatures. In this book the POC come from the mountains and are the magical creatures! A refreshing change from the typical blonde elves and white skinned, raven haired maidens.

Yet, having put the book down last night, I did not wake finding myself still thinking about it, which to me is always the sign of a 5 star book.

mactammonty's review

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5.0

I have added all of her other books to my TBR.

Her characters are very believable. They cover a spectrum of real people that we encounter everyday. The worlds she builds are dark and beautiful reflecting morden day fairytales at there best.

smorrison4's review

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mysterious medium-paced

3.0

This was an interesting novel, I am still not sure what was happening to the world after the catastrophe, or why Tasha and Heather were having the visions.

Overall, it was an interesting story and I would read more books written by Amanda Leduc in the future.

book_case7's review against another edition

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4.0

Was a wild ride and confusing at times but I do love when I web finally strings altogether! Loved the ending.
Haaaaated B - what a narcissistic/controlling POS! Also the twinssssss thooooo.
Was very good! Not quite great.