I'll be honest, giving this a less-than-stellar review is going to break my heart, but here we are. I am going to try to break it down the best I can, and hey, maybe you'll have better luck. I have seen a lot of positive reviews, but in the spirit of honest opinions... here we go!
The Things I Liked:
- • I mean, the whole concept is awesome! You have read the synopsis by now, and wow, how unique and fabulous it sounds! Underwater London dystopian society? Yes please!!
- • The cultural throwbacks to Afghanistan were incredible. Like the Afghan food? Sign me up! I loved that it was so full of these little charms, especially moments from before the world was underwater (i.e., our current times!).
- • By the end of the book, I had started to care about what happened to the characters. It took awhile, yes, but I did really start to have concern for their welfare.
- • There is an AI named Oscar Wilde. He's beyond fun, and I love him.
- • Honestly that cover, just look at it! I know, I know, don't judge a book by the cover, but it's going to look good on any shelf, just saying