A review by theinterneti
The Cherry Robbers by Sarai Walker

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

3.0

The entire ending of the book is revealed in the first chapter, taking away most of the mystery and suspense of the book. Also, it feels like the first chapter was written first, nothing is left to the imagination and it feels like most of the "dialogue" (the main characters backstory is revealed in a letter) was just added in from Walker's notes document. The middle of the book is great, really interesting story and imagery. It is then semi ruined by biphobia and once again, weird dialogue. Women are depicted as perfect goddesses when untouched by men, and once they are they become sullied and die. I get what Walker was going for, but it ends up as a sort of weird purity thing where the only clean and healthy relationships are the ones between women. I couldn't put the book down, so it gets 3 stars.
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