A review by katiemanring
Fruit of the Dead by Rachel Lyon

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

3.75

This is such a wild ride - I appreciate the dual perspective of this mythic retelling in a modern setting. I think the characters were well enough laid out and flowed into the story well. A theme I found interesting juxtaposition of the pharmaceutical industry vs the more humanitarian fields and how maybe not so different they are when you take a look at their operational underbelly. 

But more broadly this isn’t for everyone but for a literary fiction vibe of a mythical story it was pretty enjoyable.  Definitely worth checking some trigger warnings. 

Many thanks to net galley for the digital arc! 💕

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