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A review by thepetitepunk
Damned If You Do by Alex Brown
4.0
Thank you to Turn the Page Tours, Alex Brown, and Page Street YA for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Damned If You Do was a joy to read. It’s no secret that I can’t resist representation in books (especially YA!) that applies to me, so when I saw this was by a queer biracial Filipino American author, clearly I had no choice but to pick this up. I don’t typically read fantasy, or paranormal, or horror, or whatever you want to classify this as, but I’m so glad I gave this debut a shot!
Full of Filipino folklore, complex family dynamics, theater appreciation, and enjoyable characters, Damned If You Do is an exciting, colorful read. The writing was tight but witty and I loved all the action. It’s a fast paced book—I burned through it in less than 24 hours—that isn’t bogged down by excessive world building while still creating a rich atmosphere. A strong debut that looks promising for any future releases from Alex Brown!
Damned If You Do was a joy to read. It’s no secret that I can’t resist representation in books (especially YA!) that applies to me, so when I saw this was by a queer biracial Filipino American author, clearly I had no choice but to pick this up. I don’t typically read fantasy, or paranormal, or horror, or whatever you want to classify this as, but I’m so glad I gave this debut a shot!
Full of Filipino folklore, complex family dynamics, theater appreciation, and enjoyable characters, Damned If You Do is an exciting, colorful read. The writing was tight but witty and I loved all the action. It’s a fast paced book—I burned through it in less than 24 hours—that isn’t bogged down by excessive world building while still creating a rich atmosphere. A strong debut that looks promising for any future releases from Alex Brown!