Lady Aranea reviewed Metal from Heaven by August Clarke
Dramatic. Revolutionary. Heartwrenching.
5 stars
Metal From Heaven is a sapphic revenge story following a lovesick supernaturally gifted survivor of a peaceful protest as she joins revolutionaries against industry and feudalism. It is narrated by the MC to the object of her love, who she last saw as her fellow protestors were gunned down around her. It includes explicit sex scenes, new slurs for queerness, interesting new perspectives on gender identity, and frequent in-depth explorations of the politics of revolution and survival in an oppressive world. I would describe the prevailing mood as being a strong mix of hopefulness and despair, and the tone is one of zealous love in the face of loss and sorrow. I cried. You might, too.