A review by charvi_not_just_fiction
A Million to One by Adiba Jaigirdar

adventurous emotional hopeful informative tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Okay I didn't per se realise it was historical fiction when I began but it was so good?? I rarely enjoy historical fiction centered in the West but then again, this was a diverse take and located in Dublin so maybe that or Adiba Jaigirdar's wonderful writing and characters helped.

I was all in with the heist plot but this book is so much more than that. It's about Josefer, Emily, Hena and Violet and damn it these four made me cry. It was beautiful to see their friendships and a budding romance between these girls who are so different from each other. All four of them had character arcs, they were all their own people and stayed true to themselves until the end.

Maybe don't count on me for a comprehensive review but I learnt more about the Titanic from this book than I've ever learnt in my entire life. Love, love, love this book so much!