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Blood Red Road follows a female protagonist called Saba on her journey to get her kidnapped twin brother back, and figure out why he was taken in the first place.
Blood Red Road is written in first person in the same dialect as that which Saba speaks. For some who are sensitive to grammar and punctuation, it might get some getting used to. However, it is intentional, and I say stick with it as it does create realistic character and the type of atmosphere of her world.
Saba's adventure is pulse-pounding and tense. There are no dull moments in this novel, and the action is frequent. Despite this, there is also a lot of character development and the bonds the reader creates with each individual are strong.
The romance in this novel is not overbearing, and although it can be said there is insta-love, it is not contrived. The book allows you to get to know the protagonist before any thought of love gets in the way. We become invested in Saba's quest, and understand who she is and why they act as they do, so it is fantastic that Saba stays in character rather than falling into the trap of love completely changing her personality. Even though this isn't a book centred on love, for those who like to read for the romance there are still scenes to satisfy.
The relationship between Saba and her sister, Emmi, is given a lot more weight than the romantic interest, and this works very well. They have friction between them, and it's nice to see how they change towards one another as their journey continues.
Though the character development is predictable and there are no surprises, where the characters end up in both their strength and their relationships with one another is satisfying.
The world the author has created feels very real, and those which inhabit these treacherous places are mysterious, dangerous, brave, and strong.
If you're looking for a book which centres on action and adventure, but still includes a little bit of romance, then this is a must-read.
Blood Red Road is written in first person in the same dialect as that which Saba speaks. For some who are sensitive to grammar and punctuation, it might get some getting used to. However, it is intentional, and I say stick with it as it does create realistic character and the type of atmosphere of her world.
Saba's adventure is pulse-pounding and tense. There are no dull moments in this novel, and the action is frequent. Despite this, there is also a lot of character development and the bonds the reader creates with each individual are strong.
The romance in this novel is not overbearing, and although it can be said there is insta-love, it is not contrived. The book allows you to get to know the protagonist before any thought of love gets in the way. We become invested in Saba's quest, and understand who she is and why they act as they do, so it is fantastic that Saba stays in character rather than falling into the trap of love completely changing her personality. Even though this isn't a book centred on love, for those who like to read for the romance there are still scenes to satisfy.
The relationship between Saba and her sister, Emmi, is given a lot more weight than the romantic interest, and this works very well. They have friction between them, and it's nice to see how they change towards one another as their journey continues.
Though the character development is predictable and there are no surprises, where the characters end up in both their strength and their relationships with one another is satisfying.
The world the author has created feels very real, and those which inhabit these treacherous places are mysterious, dangerous, brave, and strong.
If you're looking for a book which centres on action and adventure, but still includes a little bit of romance, then this is a must-read.
5/5 stars. Really enjoyed this one. It has a lot of action and tension, and the romance isn't obtuse.
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