![]() ![]() Tags that apply: fantasy, non-binary author, standalone, lgbtq+, concept-focused, YA Two Dark Moons by Avi Silver (Sãoni Cycle #1) There is also much to think about and discuss (especially about justice) in there, making Bitter ideal for a bookclub – especially since it’s short and reading the previous book is not at all required. And as in Phoenix Extravagant, I liked that the protagonist was reluctant, not jumping at the call right at the start. It’s still not especially subtle, intentionally so, but there was more nuance later on than I expected at the beginning. ![]() While Pet felt almost middle grade in tone despite some heavy themes, Bitter feels solidly YA, which suited me much better. But between her revolutionary friends and her ability to make paintings come to life, she may not have much of a choice. In and out of foster homes since she was very young, she doesn’t want to be part of any revolution – she just wants to be safe and make art. All of them were read (or, in the case of Aurora’s Angel, attempted) for this year’s r/Fantasy Bingo, respectively the Revolutions & Rebellions, No Ifs, Ands or Buts, Short Stories, and Shapeshifters squares.īitter is a student at the Eucalyptus art school. Still behind on two reviews from the April reading frenzy, plus with a more recently read anthology and another DNF, it’s time for mini reviews yet again. ![]()
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