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A review by katieg
The Hunting Moon by Susan Dennard
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I continued this series probably against my better judgement considering I didn’t like any of the world building or character writing in the first book, but the plot piked my curiosity enough to want to continue.
Unfortunately the parts of the first book which I enjoyed the most, mostly the action writing, were toned down here. Most of the plot is sleuthing in this one as well as some teen angst. Dennard’s writing felt more in my face with this entry too. Her metaphors often rely on pop culture references that are awkward and I know will quickly make the book feel dated. Winnie’s rushed inner monologue with her tendency for reciting also got on my nerves more than the first book. It succeeds in adding texture to the character I just personally find it annoying lol.
The world building, especially anything to do with Luminarie society, continues to make no sense. They hunt nightmares to protect the “Nons” but then are also biased against Nons? Maybe the final book will deal with overturning Luminarie society and their dumb naming conventions too but I think Winnie’s dad had the right idea by getting the hell out of dodge.
Didn’t love the audiobook either, the narrator uses this high breathy voice that I personally found irritating.
Unfortunately the parts of the first book which I enjoyed the most, mostly the action writing, were toned down here. Most of the plot is sleuthing in this one as well as some teen angst. Dennard’s writing felt more in my face with this entry too. Her metaphors often rely on pop culture references that are awkward and I know will quickly make the book feel dated. Winnie’s rushed inner monologue with her tendency for reciting also got on my nerves more than the first book. It succeeds in adding texture to the character I just personally find it annoying lol.
The world building, especially anything to do with Luminarie society, continues to make no sense. They hunt nightmares to protect the “Nons” but then are also biased against Nons? Maybe the final book will deal with overturning Luminarie society and their dumb naming conventions too but I think Winnie’s dad had the right idea by getting the hell out of dodge.
Didn’t love the audiobook either, the narrator uses this high breathy voice that I personally found irritating.