A review by obviousthings
Eon by Alison Goodman

adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I have complicated feelings about this book, especially about the trans representation. On the one hand, Lady Dela is an amazing character. On the other hand, the physical descriptions of her compare her to a man far too often. The book meant a lot to me as a young trans teen, though, and I have to commend it for having a relatively well-written trans woman (even as a side character) in a "girl pretends to be a boy for plot reasons" story - especially since it was written back in 2008. Overall, I'm glad I reread it, but I'm not sure if I would recommend it.
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