A review by swegory_grindle
Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Aside from Peter Watts’s depiction of “vampires,” Octavia Butler’s portrayal of the Ina as mutual symbionts with humans not only allows readers to suspend their disbelief, but also question what it means to be free.