October’s Harvest by Charity Williams was a fantastic read. I was gripped from the start and finished the book within a day as I couldn’t put it down. Charity’s writing is clear, concise, and flowed incredibly well. The books protagonist, October, is a fiery, strong-willed, loyal character and a force to be reckoned with. You are rooting for her and for her success from the start. All the characters’ descriptions and dialogue between one another are believable and convincing. You see which characters have history, respect, and love for one another. And you see which characters hold vitriol and anger toward one another. The book does not lag at any point, there is steady, interesting sequences coupled with fast-paced action and twists and turns at every point. I didn’t notice anything wrong with editing or proofreading, it’s layout is very professional. The book left me reeling from shock, sadness, and euphoria all in one. The book is an immaculate critique of political power, racial inequalities, religious hierarchies, and blindly following traditions no matter how horrifying they may be. Charity also shows how friendship, loyalty, and determination always threaten to overthrow those who are harmful.
I award 5 stars.
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