Amazing
(This review is for the first 20 chapters)
I honestly have so much to say about this book that I donât know where to begin. So Iâll start by saying this:
This is the best book Iâve read on Inkitt so far. Literally. This is âpublished novel sitting on a shelf in Barnes and Nobleâ good. I can 100% see this getting published someday. And honestly, if it was, Iâd be the first to buy it.
So without further ado, here are the specifics I wanna cover in this review (prepare for a long dump of notes, haha)
Characters:
Theyâre each so unique, so well-developed, so conflicted in their own ways. Their different POVs are distinctive, with each character having their own voice and way of thinking. I can tell the author put a ton of thought and effort into this, and trust me, it shows.
Myra, for starters, has this mystery to her that intrigues me. We donât really know much about her past or who she is, and thatâs completely perfect for her. Thereâve already been little hints about her backstory, and I have no doubt that the author will dive into this as the story goes on. I have a feeling her cold exterior is hiding something, since she seems to show little hints of vulnerability in certain parts.
Grace is the polar opposite of Myra, which is perfect. A homeschooled girl with barely any experience, thrust into a deadly world on her own, getting tangled into a conspiracy relating to her own father? Thatâs good. Thatâs amazing, actually. Her âcalm and collectedâ mantra propels her forward, and Iâve noticed that throughout the story so far, sheâs grown into it more; sheâs maturing and becoming braver, more level-headed.
Gorgon is absolutely genius, honestly. He humanizes the âthingsâ in a way Iâve never seen other novels do; this must be the first time Iâve seen a point of view from one of the monsters, and it works perfectly. Through his perspective, readers get a better understanding of how the âthingsâ work, what they are, how they think - all from the in-depth point of view of yet another conflicted and well-developed character.
Plot:
The plot of Traitor, on first glance, might seem like itâs been done before; an apocalypse, dangerous creatures, teens trying to survive. But as the story goes on, it develops into mysteries and personal conflicts, backstories and the characterâs struggles. Somethingâs always happening, even if itâs just within the characterâs minds (like conflict or growth), keeping readers flying through the chapters. The pacing is well done, meaning the story never drags or feels boring. By chapter 20, things became even more interesting; I canât wait to see where the plot goes.
Writing style:
The authorâs writing style is clean, clear, descriptive, and creative. Action scenes are exciting and tense; thoughts are emotion-driven; descriptions are short and to the point, excellently giving readers a clear picture of the settings without being too lengthy. The author does a wonderful job putting readers in the charactersâ shoes with physical descriptions of how theyâre feeling. Honestly? Itâs perfect.
The worldbuilding:
Instead of hitting the readers with a load of exposition, the author plants explanations of the world, âthingsâ, and history throughout the story in a way thatâs natural and fun to read.
Things to note:
Like I mentioned in one of my comments, I think the âgangâ plot point happens a bit suddenly. Robert disappearing for most of the book, and then suddenly returning between chapters felt jarring to me. However, I think this could be fixed with just one added scene between him and Myra.
There could be a few more descriptions of settings to really put readers into the world. Iâd love it if the charactersâ surroundings were fleshed out a bit more, to give the world a more distinct tone.
One final thought, while I love the worldbuilding in this story, I have to wonder about the setting. Are cities overrun by âthingsâ, making them unlivable (hence why Myra was trying to escape on a bus in the first scene)? Or are there still large communities living despite the âthingsâ? I felt this could have been clearer. Then again, it might just be me, so no need to worry. đ
I know this review was really long, sorry! I had so many things I wanted to mention đ
Iâll definitely be here for the newest chapters, so keep writing!! Youâve got talent đŞ
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