A review by ddnreads
Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan

challenging slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.5

I really want to love this book but I can't. I really love the idea of the world building, Fathomfolk, half submerged and surface level communities. However, it could be much better written. The creature's description, how they looked like etc. I've heard of Kelpies but probably what I have in mind is difference than what this book intended me to imagine (?)
It's very hard for me to get hooked with the story. The first half felt very dragging, and it's diff cult to focus and care with the characters. It felt flat. It's more telling than showing. 

It talked a lot about social gaps, racism, and the struggle of fitting in. The extent of extremism action that we need to do. However, I don't actually get what the author wanted to convey. It doesn't really portrayed the resistance to be of value (?) (eventhough I know Nami is very naive), juggling to hold the place of power between being realistic and protect our kind (Mira) with that ending???? Idk 😶

If you're into high fantasy laced with betrayal and political turmoil, magical creatures, and slight romance, give it a go. 

Thankyou for the arc in exchange of honest review. 
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