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ctkierst's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical content, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
schnaucl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was a powerful story about revenge, privilege and power. It's about carving out a space for yourself and making it sacred.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
rivqa's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The characters and world of this novella are sketched out deftly, with just the right amount left unexplained. A wonderful read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual violence, Trafficking, and Murder
addydeejreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Classism
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Violence
mrz_owenz's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
The premise seemed intriguing but I just didn't like any of the characters and the writing felt confusing and/or stilted.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual violence, Violence, Trafficking, Murder, and Classism
The characters treat their abuse as par for the course which just shows how messed up their society is.misterwisp's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The prose is really great. It evokes a lot of emotion and feeling, and made for a very sincere and compelling one sitting read. It's an awesome little novella. Characters finding their way through the bleak world was oddly satisfying. It is really all about the writing. I do think the story arcs and characters were well done, but if you aren't into the novella format this probably wouldn't change your mind. If you are looking for a novella to try, this is a good one to give a chance to. It's fast paced and easy to read, and not weird and out there like some novellas can be. Worth the time and fits a lot of good stuff into the short length.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Grief
Minor: Sexual violence, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
szuum's review
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexual violence, and Slavery
Moderate: Murder
leguinstan's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I was excited to read this after finding out that it won the 2021 Nebula Award for Best Novella, but I'm sad to say that And What Can We Offer You Tonight left me feeling cold. I just think that the author was trying to cover too much in a short page count. Even after finishing the story, I do not feel like I have a good understanding of the book's dystopian setting or its characters. I barely got to know the characters and as a result I didn't feel particularly attached to them. And while this is partially a matter of personal taste, I did not jive at all with the prose--somehow it feels simultaneously lush and disjointed. It really hampered my ability to fully immerse myself in the story.
While it's nice to see an indie press shake up Tor's domination of the SFF novella market, I don't think this is up to par with the other Nebula-winning novellas I have previously read.
While it's nice to see an indie press shake up Tor's domination of the SFF novella market, I don't think this is up to par with the other Nebula-winning novellas I have previously read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, and Murder
Minor: Sexual violence
theoldestbennetsister's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Loved this, wow. Wonderfully written with a simmering, electric anger throughout, including the jabs of dark humor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual violence, and Blood
podanotherjessi's review
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence and Murder