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alexiachantel's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
4.0
A well written sci-fi thriller with a heroine who has crazy mathematical ability. There was more profanity than I usually go for in my reads.
shebephoebe's review against another edition
This book was not what I was expecting, and not at all something I normally read, so that may be part of the issue. Another may be the audiobook narrator, who was lackluster at best. However, while I liked the premise of the story and wanted to know where it was going, Cas was unbearable. Yes, we get it, you’re the specialist, most edgy little murder girl. Math is you superpower, that is legitimately cool. Why don’t you try paying attention to the plot for two seconds instead of constantly reminding everyone how dangerous and obnoxious you can be. Nope, you're gonna start another brawl. Cool.
kayeness's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the premise--being able to use and see math to become a superhero of a kind, but it didn't really pull it off. It had some interesting characters.
spudnugs96's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
briar_rose_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Stayed up MUCH too late finishing this because it would not let go of my brain. Totally worth it. Longer review coming later.
geofisch's review against another edition
4.0
This is a lot of fun. I'm glad I finished it, because I almost quit after 50 pages. I thought the opening suffered from poor characterization, but it turns out that it was all a set up for a bigger reveal.
Fast, fun, and obviously setting up a series that I will definitely read.
Fast, fun, and obviously setting up a series that I will definitely read.
readerinthefog's review against another edition
4.0
4.5*
So I am actually kind of torn on my rating, part of me really wants to give this 5 stars because I absolutely loved Cas Russell. She is sharp and sarcastic, shoots first and asks questions after, and is a literal math genius, making her pretty unstoppable. I would read any book with her as the main character. I loved most of the other characters too. More Rio please! Even Checker was fun. Arthur was a wet blanket, couldn’t stand his ridgidity and morals but that’s fine. You don’t have to love everyone.
But the real reason this can only be a 4.5 for me is because of the plot. The first half was all excitement and action (let me get my popcorn!) but then by the second half it started to drag and had too many up and down moments. Things didn’t need to be as drawn out as they were. And the climatic scene left me a little disappointed.
But I will definitely be reading the next book, I need more Cas in my life!
So I am actually kind of torn on my rating, part of me really wants to give this 5 stars because I absolutely loved Cas Russell. She is sharp and sarcastic, shoots first and asks questions after, and is a literal math genius, making her pretty unstoppable. I would read any book with her as the main character. I loved most of the other characters too. More Rio please! Even Checker was fun. Arthur was a wet blanket, couldn’t stand his ridgidity and morals but that’s fine. You don’t have to love everyone.
But the real reason this can only be a 4.5 for me is because of the plot. The first half was all excitement and action (let me get my popcorn!) but then by the second half it started to drag and had too many up and down moments. Things didn’t need to be as drawn out as they were. And the climatic scene left me a little disappointed.
But I will definitely be reading the next book, I need more Cas in my life!
drkappitan's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely intriguing, with an enjoyable protagonist, although the explanation went a little off the rails.
ptaradactyl's review against another edition
3.0
I am intrigued by the premise, but I decidedly skimmed more than one chapter, even in the big battle with the baddie at the end