A review by woolerys
The Wings Upon Her Back by Samantha Mills

dark inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Writing - 4/5 

Plot - 3/5 

Characters - 3/5 

World-building - 4/5 

Personal tastes - 4/5 

TOTAL: 3.6 

 

Following a recent(?) trend of speculative fiction about fascism, this novel takes the angle of focusing on abusive relationships, on both a micro and a macro level. I found it a poignant portrait with just a touch of thoughtful philosophizing on cities, community, the search for knowledge, and faith. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Police brutality

Moderate: Drug use, Torture, Death of parent, and War

Minor: Death and Self harm

Wide-ranging content warning for abusive relationship between an authority figure and their charge. But, no sexual abuse.