All the Stars and Teeth

There were a lot of things I didn't like about this book that just made it a chore to listen to.

The plot was basic and straightforward. If the book has strong characters and writing, it can be a simple, predictable story and still be entertaining. This was not. All the characters were borderline (or outright) unlikeable with no development whatsoever. The world itself seemed complex on the surface, but there was little explanation of how things actually worked (i.e., the magic system, which is also the central plot point).

To be fair, I listened to All the Stars and Teeth immediately after finishing Fable by Adrienne Young. I absolutely loved that story, so I may have had unfair expectations. Perhaps if I were in a different reading mood (and didn't listen to the audiobook with poor narration), I would have enjoyed it more.

I received the sequel as an ARC from Netgalley, and I plan to still give it a try! I'll just go in with different expectations.