A review by bookswithjk
The First Sister by Linden A. Lewis
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book completely pulls you in from the start. It can be described as the Handmaid’s Tale, but in the space, which is completely true considering how the Sisterhood functions. However, it doesn’t really delve into the exploring the sisterhood and examining the cruelties and forced servitude the women have to face.
I would have liked to see more character development with our two main characters, First Sister and Lito. With the First Sister, I felt that she fell in love way too quickly (although, this could be easily explained by her naiveté, especially when considering her experience with the old ship captain) and switched sides way to fast. The plot twist at the end with her mental state felt too rushed and a bit out of place - I would have preferred some kind of foreshadowing. The same goes for Lito - he felt like a somewhat passive character, reacting to what happens around him without being very proactive, and switched sides rather quickly.
I would have liked to see more character development with our two main characters, First Sister and Lito. With the First Sister, I felt that she fell in love way too quickly (although, this could be easily explained by her naiveté, especially when considering her experience with the old ship captain) and switched sides way to fast. The plot twist at the end with her mental state felt too rushed and a bit out of place - I would have preferred some kind of foreshadowing. The same goes for Lito - he felt like a somewhat passive character, reacting to what happens around him without being very proactive, and switched sides rather quickly.
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder, Racism, and Slavery
Implied rape/sexual assault and sexual slavery