A review by charlottesometimes
Diadem from the Stars, by Jo Clayton

adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

All the expected problems: too many unnecessary, undefined new vocab words, too many characters, main character who is both a chosen one and a ‘not like other girls’ type, basic beginning of a quest plot with no reason for me to care. Very boring. And worst of all, so much horrible, unnecessary rape, sexual slavery and sexual violence as plot device and page filler. 

I am amazed that this was written by a woman. It seemed to have no understanding whatsoever of women’s bodies, or understanding that they’re actual people and not sex plot devices. Maybe it’s a joke? 

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