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A review by clairebear_books
All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders
4.0
What a great, escapist book! It seems odd to be comforted by a book about the end of the world, but I suppose thats just a sign of the times. This is a strange one for me. I've never gravitated towards sci-fi/fantasy, but the cover called out to me and I'm glad that I picked it up.
The first 100+ pages are about Patricia and Laurence as teenagers, trying to navigate middle school, bullying, and their awkward talents (whether tech or magic) that they still haven't quite figured out. Suddenly we jump ahead 15 years to see them as adults. They have mostly shed their awkward teenage selves, but are almost immediately reminded of the understanding they have for each other - just as they realize that their worlds are about to go to war.
The only part I didn't love about this book is the ending - it seemed awkward and in some ways predictable, while still not really making sense. I still think it was a worth it.
The first 100+ pages are about Patricia and Laurence as teenagers, trying to navigate middle school, bullying, and their awkward talents (whether tech or magic) that they still haven't quite figured out. Suddenly we jump ahead 15 years to see them as adults. They have mostly shed their awkward teenage selves, but are almost immediately reminded of the understanding they have for each other - just as they realize that their worlds are about to go to war.
The only part I didn't love about this book is the ending - it seemed awkward and in some ways predictable, while still not really making sense. I still think it was a worth it.