Review: The Mark of Noba by G.L. Tomas

*I got a free copy of the book from the author in exchange for an honest review

This book is about Sterling, a young boy who is unhappy with his life as it is. On top of it, strange things begin to happen around him, and they bring him even more trouble. He feels like a nobody, he fights with his parents, and his goal to make his senior year special seems to be out of reach. My favorite thing about this book was the two characters’ relationship. Sterling’s careful attitude plus Tetra’s blunt actions and words equal a hilarious new relationship that had me laughing out loud. The way she sees our world, and her total ignorance of privacy and social norms was described with my favorite, ironic kind of humor. Its subtle nature leaves just enough space for the reader to fully feel the situation, not just laugh at a one-dimensional joke. I also liked that Sterling wasn’t some kind of a prodigy kid who instantly became a superhero once he found out about his true nature. No, he took his time and learned something in every chapter, and so it seemed realistic and believable. Too many authors forget that it’s not just the characters who need time to adjust to the new situation – the reader needs it as well. Together with the fantastic world-building, the pace of the novel made it a really interesting and grasping read. If you’re into speculative fiction and YA and fantasy and diversity – this is THE book for you. I’m glad I had the chance to read it, and I had a lot of fun moments with it!

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