Brian

Just wasn't appealing to me. Perhaps it was the hype that had set my expectations, but I felt myself cringing throughout much of the book. Primarily from the protagonists actions, dialogue and his I-have-the-solution-to-every-obstacle attitude. I am aware that this is very likely the authors intention.

I was a video game kid and young adult, born in the 80's. So those elements held me in, but couldn't solely carry the book for me.

This is just my personal review. So read it if you like, many have.

Dark and twisty! Makes you think deeply of your own life and relationships while also dwindling your outlook on the impact of a single individuals life.

Couldn't put it down.

A classic for a reason. Immersive world and character building. Draws you into the environment and you can't put it down. Tense, exciting, dramatic and sad.

Must be read by sci-fi/fantasy fans.

Slow start, interesting middle and acceptable ending. I'm glad I read it. The book was intriguing and tragic. Pulls a couple heart strings.

This being Alongi's first full novel, was a great place to kick off from! The story was imaginative and characters were honest and relevant.

It is interesting that I just read Silent City by Sarah Davis-Goff and Axiom's End by Lindsay Ellis leading up to reading Citadel as it feels like a mashup of the two.

I hope to see refinements in Alongi's writing in her future novels. But I will be reading more from her! It doesn't hurt that she is a local here with me in the Twin Cities, MN.

Looking forward to more from her!