A review by callikat
The Electric Heir, by Victoria Lee

challenging dark 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? Yes

4.25

Both of these books are great, but I will admit this one is much more adult than TFK, just in case anyone wants their kids to read this. It can definitely be a teaching moment (there's nothing graphic), but just be aware. As an adult though I loved this one as well, and I especially appreciate her handling of:
Spoiler the relationship between Noam and Lehrer. It's not portrayed as a "romantic" thing (looking at you Twilight 👀), and she really keeps a nice balance between Noam's own angst/feelings after being groomed but she also makes it very clear that this relationship is wrong (usually using Dara as the voice of reason).
I think it's an important subject to talk about, since kids can be so easily manipulated, and I think she handles it well. And it's easy to understand, if a teenager were to read this. 
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