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A review by badmc
Heart of Iron by Ekaterina Sedia
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Sasha finds herself in a university in an alternate history Russia. When her Chinese friends start to dissapear, she goes on an impulsive mission, with the help of some friends.
The book was a cosy adventure with pretty high stakes, but a low threat to either the protagonist or the main objective. I found Sasha to be neurodivergent, without deep connections to other characters - so I didn't connect that much either. The book felt short and I'd like themes of colonialism and misogyny explored more, although I found it done subtly and tactfully.
The book was a cosy adventure with pretty high stakes, but a low threat to either the protagonist or the main objective. I found Sasha to be neurodivergent, without deep connections to other characters - so I didn't connect that much either. The book felt short and I'd like themes of colonialism and misogyny explored more, although I found it done subtly and tactfully.