Dancing in the Storm

Thank you to Rocky Pond Books for letting me read an ARC of this book through NetGalley!

Dancing in the Storm
Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (3/5) or 6.57/10 overall

Characters - 6
The characters is this book didn't particularly stand out to me. While they were certainly likeable, I didn't feel very engrossed in their lives. They felt rather reactionary, rather than actionary, which would be fine, but with the story's message of taking action and ownership over what you can do, instead of dwelling on the things you cannot, it didn't sit well with me when the characters didn't always embody that mindset.

Atmosphere - 7
The atmosphere was decent, but I would have liked a bit more description. I couldn't always focus on what was happening because I didn't know WHY it was happening. Some of the events were surprises though, so it made sense that the reader and the characters might not know why the events were occurring.

Writing - 7
I enjoyed the writing style of this book. The short chapters definitely helped keep me invested in the story and provided plenty of opportunities for breaks.

Plot - 6
The plot was interesting but very fast-paced. Things seemed to happen faster than need be and some plot-points weren't as explored as I would have liked.

Intrigue - 7
I was intrigued from the description of this book. I'd never heard of FOP before, so I thought this book could help me learn more about it through a fun and engaging story. I certainly learned more about FOP from this book and I'm glad that I gained that knowledge. The book was intriguing for most of the time, but there were some points that I wish could have been explored more in depth.

Logic - 7
The book was reasonably logical. Most of the characters' actions made sense and I could follow the events that were happening.

Enjoyment - 6
Overall, the book felt like it was trying to do too much. There were a few too many moving parts that never were wrapped up or thoroughly explained. That said, I could tell that the authors had a personal connection to the topic and I'm glad I got to learn about FOP. :)