A review by j9vaughn
Archivist Wasp, by Nicole Kornher-Stace
5.0
I wasn't going to write a review yet (wanted to gather my thoughts after this second reading/listening) but then I was describing it to some folks and thought I'd include that here.
I LOVE this book by the way! Such an amazing story!
So it's a SciFi/Fantasy Hunger Games meets Maze Runner meets Sabriel book that's really well written. An interesting post-apocalyptic ghost hunting quest... somewhat Orpheus traveling into the underworld without the added, "gotta bring someone back" as she's helping a ghost find his partner. Trust and the power of truth vs blind belief are really strong themes here. I adore watching Wasp's relationship with ghost grow, even when it was painful... even when it was the worst thing for both of them because in the end it was the best. His journey becomes her journey, but we do not lose her in it. Without getting all spoilery, she finds her journey and her purpose within that journey.
I LOVE this book by the way! Such an amazing story!
So it's a SciFi/Fantasy Hunger Games meets Maze Runner meets Sabriel book that's really well written. An interesting post-apocalyptic ghost hunting quest... somewhat Orpheus traveling into the underworld without the added, "gotta bring someone back" as she's helping a ghost find his partner. Trust and the power of truth vs blind belief are really strong themes here. I adore watching Wasp's relationship with ghost grow, even when it was painful... even when it was the worst thing for both of them because in the end it was the best. His journey becomes her journey, but we do not lose her in it. Without getting all spoilery, she finds her journey and her purpose within that journey.