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Melissa M's avatar

I've really limited myself in the genres I read over the years, mostly because my reading time is so limited that I tend to stick with what I *know* I'll enjoy -- romance novels, lol. But I've been working over the last few years to expand what I read.

I *never* read books like this with the world so...fluid might be the best way to explain it. I really like Nemesin's imagery and the way she creates characters. I tend to connect more with characters than plots, so I put up with a lot of nonsense if I like who I'm reading about. I thought at first maybe I wouldn't get really strong characters but I feel like that's definitely not what's happened in the first 100 pages. I'm really invested in Manny and Brooklyn, but I hope Bel doesn't disappear. And Aislynn is such an empathetic character. I don't know if I like her, but I certainly understand her.

So far my favorite part has been the cabbie driver. She was such a roller coaster, and I hope we get to see her again.

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Joanna Smith's avatar

Sorry I’m late!

My favourite part is the prologue. I love the language, it feels like play and is joyful to read, so lyrical and evocative. I like how things come across as impressions rather than clear descriptions. I miss this style when it’s gone and I do hope it returns. It’s funny when the writing turns to a more straightforward style I find it way more confusing and hard to follow (but that’s probably more a reflection on me than the writing). I’m enjoying the city avatar idea, it reminds me of the living cities depicted in anime and manga.

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