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A dystopian world that is shrinking quickly with an exponentially rising population. Some people carry the ability to jump their soul between bodies, a select few competing for the chance at a fortune and chance to be lifted from poverty.

Now right off the bat, this book sounded like something I could devour in just a day. I tried desperately to get into it, but there is so much unnecessary world building that the plot does not have the opportunity to grab the reader. I am not opposed to books that utilize a heavy amount of internal dialog and processing, however, much of this story is meant to be revealed at the tail end and it makes connecting with the character and plot incredibly difficult. This was my first ever "did not finish".

xannyyylove's review against another edition

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challenging tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

I found this book to be boring, unsurprising, and pretty unoriginal.

bethiguess's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was a bit wary of starting this story with no idea about the story of Antony and Cleopatra but honestly I think the books was incredible even if I am missing context for their narrative.
Such a fun setting and interesting way of exploring a story. I loved everything about it and was genuinely delighted by the twists along the way

rodor2017's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

sydneyrp143's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

breezy610's review against another edition

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4.0

Ok. I am giving this four stars just because of the ending. What a fucking turn!

It was hard to keep up with the story but i think that is because of my tendencies to read other books during this one. I am going to have to reread it to give it another.

The ending is what sold me thought. I will definitely be buying the next book.

bmonstera's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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