Dark Metropolis, Jaclyn Dolamore
I was recommended this initially because there’s some LGBT content and an asexual character. Well, just to deal with that upfront: there’s a character who is, at least, not straight, and there’s a character who isn’t interested in sex. However, she’s not interested in sex because she’s not human, so that’s kind of… not asexuality. If you interpret her as ace, though, she’s also arguably aromantic.
Still, it’s an interesting story/world. It’s got a reasonably unique take on zombies, and an interesting historical background — there’s history and economics driving the plot, which makes it feel that much more fully realised. The main characters are all pretty young, and they mostly seem to react to things in a normal way for their age. Pacing and writing are reasonably good, too.
I think the only reason this is standing out, though, is because of the LGBT/ace characters; it has potential, but it didn’t sparkle for me. It was easy to read, but not unputdownable. I know there’s a second book, and I’m not in any hurry to get hold of it. It lacks a compelling spark of life, I think.
Rating: 3/5
There would seem to be such a huge difference between an aromantic and a romantic that a mere space seems a very humble way of signifying it!
Not sure what you mean by that, not sure if my brain is in the off position…
It’s a dumb joke…
Too clever for me, obviously!
It amused me that “aromantic” and “a romantic” are essentially opposites that are conveyed merely by the presence or absence of ” “. Most likely I am the only person alive who finds this funny.
…No, that is kind of funny! I just. Didn’t realise. Can I blame being tired?
Blame not having as weird a mind as mine, or at least not weird in the same way! 😉