A review by rjsreadingnook
The Roots that Clutch by A.E. Bross
5.0
Loved this book! Full review to be posted in July.
Thank you to BookSprout and the author for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Update (7/28/20)
The Roots that Clutch by A. E. Bross is a fantasy novel that balances heartbreak and hope in a skillful way and immerses the reader in a beautifully constructed world of sand, sun, and oppressive heat.
We follow the story of Tirzah, a child who is treated as a curse by most of her family and who absorbs such abuse until rescued by her eldest sister who had been away at school. I will keep this review free from spoilers, so I will limit the details of the plot. The majority of the novel takes place as Tirzah becomes a young woman and learns about the power she possesses.
I loved the diversity of gender identity and sexual orientation in this book. One of my favorite side characters is Bariah, a nonbinary person who is a great influence and a source of love and “found family” for Tirzah.
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I read this book while sheltering in place during the pandemic, and despite my low level of concentration from weeks of being at home, this story gripped my attention and held my interest during my reading sessions. I highly recommend this book especially for an escape from everyday life.
If you’re seeking a fantasy with heart, loss, and hope that will immerse you in a new world and will keep you turning those pages, check out The Roots that Clutch by A.E. Bross.
For more of my review visit: https://www.rjsorrento.com/blog//book-review-the-roots-that-clutch
Thank you to BookSprout and the author for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Update (7/28/20)
The Roots that Clutch by A. E. Bross is a fantasy novel that balances heartbreak and hope in a skillful way and immerses the reader in a beautifully constructed world of sand, sun, and oppressive heat.
We follow the story of Tirzah, a child who is treated as a curse by most of her family and who absorbs such abuse until rescued by her eldest sister who had been away at school. I will keep this review free from spoilers, so I will limit the details of the plot. The majority of the novel takes place as Tirzah becomes a young woman and learns about the power she possesses.
I loved the diversity of gender identity and sexual orientation in this book. One of my favorite side characters is Bariah, a nonbinary person who is a great influence and a source of love and “found family” for Tirzah.
...
I read this book while sheltering in place during the pandemic, and despite my low level of concentration from weeks of being at home, this story gripped my attention and held my interest during my reading sessions. I highly recommend this book especially for an escape from everyday life.
If you’re seeking a fantasy with heart, loss, and hope that will immerse you in a new world and will keep you turning those pages, check out The Roots that Clutch by A.E. Bross.
For more of my review visit: https://www.rjsorrento.com/blog//book-review-the-roots-that-clutch