A review by wanderinglizzy
Witherward by Hannah Mathewson

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

2.5

I wanted so much to like this book. It has an intriguing premise and interesting and complex world, but the clumsy execution is disappointing. I found the pacing, release of information, and portrayal of characters to be needlessly confusing and therefore frustrating. Most disappointingly, the cast of characters, who at first appear colourful and interesting, become flatter and simpler as the plot goes on. The potential of this world and story only compound my disappointment, because this book could have been fantastic but falls flat in so many ways.