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adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book is clearly an entry point into a much more complex series. It moves quickly, synthesizes 2000s pop culture and political intrigue, and is inspired by classic adventure stories like "Men in Black" and honestly, even "Beauty and the Beast." The main character is a blank slate type young girl character. She is loveable, and her decisions are logical based on her age and background, but she isn't exactly the most complex of characters (yet). I love the diverse set of characters we are introduced to who promise to be important later (an absent Julian Assange father figure, a complicated CIA agent, an alternative, linguist but jealous "cool aunt," - not to mention ALIENS.) AND I love how Ellis never lets you breath.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Abandonment, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Genocide, Addiction, and Suicide
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