A review by starrycandy
Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong

dark reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I just KNOW book two is gonna slap. The exposition in this book made it difficult to get through, but as expected, once the world was (pain)fully set up, the intrigue came in full force. Talin is a fucked up country that has fully shaped all the characters in this book. 

The exploration of everyone’s plans to change the world was well done. I loved how Calla went from being fully motivated by her unbaked plans to change Talin to questioning her values and still not allowing herself to question her original plan. By the end, she is so exhausted and just clings to the plan that’s got her so far to begin with. The twist at the end was so unexpected and SO Chloe Gong. It was unexpected but well done and believable. I really thought Anton died for real. AND now Otta is back in play? Crazy.
 

I knew what to expect from Chloe Gong’s writing style going in, and the first book is always a bit rough. I can’t wait for the next novel.
There are some serious world-building inconsistencies in this book that I hope get addressed in the next book. Namely, Calla’s eyes.


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