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A review by fareehareads
Thief of the Heights by Robin Yao, Son M
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this story. In it, we follow Basem, Aarfah, and Mustafa who live on the lower levels of their city and use their skills as young inventors to get their way to the top. Disability & disease is at the forefront of this world that discriminates againt people born and infected by a sickness that leads to frequent amputations. They use their inventions to improve peoples lives around them by making prosthetics and are eventually noticed by upper level people for ther skills.
Overall, I thought the plot was solid but could use some extra chapters. At times, the way information was dropped between text bubbles didn't convey their importance as much as I woul have liked to see in a comic. On one page, we're seeing Basem excited about their ascension to mid level life, then the next it's a new subplot that isn't explained in detail. If there were more chapter, I would have liked to see more scenes with Basem & Mustafa exploring their relationship and budding romance. Also more scenes on Aarfah and what led her to find the resistence movement and how it has strained her relationships.
These characters are precious! Would definitely recommend.
Overall, I thought the plot was solid but could use some extra chapters. At times, the way information was dropped between text bubbles didn't convey their importance as much as I woul have liked to see in a comic. On one page, we're seeing Basem excited about their ascension to mid level life, then the next it's a new subplot that isn't explained in detail. If there were more chapter, I would have liked to see more scenes with Basem & Mustafa exploring their relationship and budding romance. Also more scenes on Aarfah and what led her to find the resistence movement and how it has strained her relationships.
These characters are precious! Would definitely recommend.