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A review by redplanetreads
Goddess in the Machine by Lora Beth Johnson
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Favorite Female Character: Lilibet
Favorite Male Character: Lew-Eadin
I had a hard time getting into this book at first. The author’s choice to create her own dialect was strange and took a long time to get used to, but at the same time it provided a stimulating linguistic challenge. The characters are somewhat grating up until the end, but I think I’ve formed bonds with at least some of them. Hard to get through for most of it, but definitely picks up at the end.
Favorite Male Character: Lew-Eadin
I had a hard time getting into this book at first. The author’s choice to create her own dialect was strange and took a long time to get used to, but at the same time it provided a stimulating linguistic challenge. The characters are somewhat grating up until the end, but I think I’ve formed bonds with at least some of them. Hard to get through for most of it, but definitely picks up at the end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Body shaming
Minor: Blood