Review: Zojaqan

Zojaqan by Collin Kelly
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I feel like this book is one that might benefit from a reread. It takes some time for the story to really unfold, and after seeing how more of the story elements play out near the end of the book I think the beginning might make more sense.

The main thing to know here is that Shannon Kind, known as The Shan throughout this book, winds up in a strange world where she acts as a sort of god. There are jumps through time that disorient Shannon and the reader, but allow us to watch the evolution of the beings known as Zoja. There is a bit of violence, which builds as we learn more about Shannon's background. I like how the last couple chapters incorporate more of her life before she encounters the Zoja.

I mostly enjoyed the art. There are images with awkward postures, which threw me off at times. The book can also be confusing because of the way it jumps around in time. I think this mimics some of the confusion that Shannon is feeling and doesn't know how to express. It is worth checking out for some interesting ideas and artwork.

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