Hope and Red

rating: 3.5 stars

i mostly enjoyed this book, especially because i went in without any expectations at all. the main characters are interesting enough and the world around them definitely felt alive.
i was also intrigued by the world building the power dynamics/societies in this world.

the pacing was a bit off sometimes though and i feel like some scenes were s bit unnecessary while other necessary scenes were over way too quickly

but in general i think this is very enjoyable and entertaining, even if it has its cliché moments