A review by holly_jones
The Dark Lady by Akala

adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

It was written with the tones and style of a middle grade book, but the themes and depictions wouldn't be suitable for younger readers. If the writing style had been more advanced, I think I would've enjoyed it more. It also felt more like the set up for the main story, rather than a book in it's own right. I wish the book had been more condensed, to fit in more plot twists, more adventure, more character interactions and development etc. I loved the premise, but compared to Akala's non fiction writing, I felt this fell short. 
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