A review by illtakethenightshiftx
Lost Ark Dreaming by Suyi Davies Okungbowa

hopeful reflective tense fast-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

Thank you to NetGalley and Tordotcom for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Lost Ark Dreaming is a novella that explores a future marred by the severe effects of climate change, classism, capitalism, and greed. 

I really liked the 3 main characters! I found their stories to be compelling and I genuinely cared about all of them. I almost wish this was a full-length novel because I wanted to spend more time with them.

This pacing was tight, engaging, and the action scenes were punchy and impactful. There was also enough world-building so the reader has a full understanding of the world the characters are living and the implications of their actions without getting bogged down in it. There are interlude chapters interwoven throughout the novella as well that give context to the world and to characters’ backstories. 

There were a few interlude chapters that took me out of the flow of the narrative, but I did liked them as stand-alone chapters. 

Overall, I enjoyed this and can’t wait to read more from Suyi Davies Okungbowa!!
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