Flyaway

I'm not quite sure how I feel about Flyaway, but I also think that might be the point?

I thought the basic plot of the story was interesting – Bettina's father and brothers left years ago, but things aren't quite what they seem.

However, I don't think the story was developed enough. It felt like it was trying too hard to be oblique and leave the reader guessing. It's possible to do that and tell a good story, and do I enjoy novels like that. But Flyaway left me more confused than I wanted to be at the end of the book.

So much of the story depends on Tina not remembering the past, but there's never actual development of her character or her relationship with other characters. It didn't feel like anyone had a personality, and it was hard to care about what happened.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

2.5 stars. This really is for fans of The Starless Sea - because just like that book I didn't know what the hell was going on half the time. The imagery was unsettling and strangely beautiful- and I enjoyed the dark fairytales interwoven amongst the main plot. But it was too absurd for me. It will definitely find its audience though.