A review by toopunkrockforshul
The Heretic's Guide to Homecoming: Theory by Sienna Tristen
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
2.75
There are some really beautiful metaphors and uses of language in this, and the worldbuilding is interesting. The pacing was off to me though and at times the morals seemed a bit heavy handed and preachy. I also don't love how
There are also some unco fortable moments around race, sl very, and imperialism that I think would have benefited from a sensitivity reader
Spoiler
Ronoah's empathy is apparently some magical thing, as it was one of the things that I found relatable and enjoyed about him. I don't love the implication that regular people can't care like that.There are also some unco fortable moments around race, sl very, and imperialism that I think would have benefited from a sensitivity reader