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Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

#OUABC Once Upon a Book Club April 2024 Monthly Box (Secret Laboratory)

Thank you #Sourcebooks and #NetGalley for providing this #ARC Advance Reading Copy. Expected publication date is May 21, 2024.

• 368 pages • first pub 2024 • crime fiction • mystery • science fiction • dystopian • dark • 4 Stars

“The Last Murder at the End of the World” by Stuart Turton is a gripping mystery novel set in a dystopian world. In a world devastated by a deadly fog, a group of islanders find themselves trapped on an isolated retreat. The fog, which kills anyone it touches, is kept at bay by a security system. However, when one of their beloved scientists is brutally stabbed to death, panic ensues. The murder triggers a lowering of the security system, endangering everyone on the island. If the killer isn’t identified within 92 hours, the fog will engulf the island and its inhabitants. The story revolves around Darby, who investigates the murder. She discovers shocking secrets about the island’s billionaire organizer, Andy, and his family. As the tension rises, Darby must unravel the truth before time runs out. Paranoia, hidden motives, and complex relationships make this novel a thrilling read.

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Cleverly mixes genres sci fi/mystery which made it an interesting read. I did feel it was slow through some parts. AI needs to be written about as I don’t think people understand the dangers of it. I was intrigued about Blackhearth and I wish there was more details around the equipment and what they did. I liked how Emory/Seth/Clara relationship developed. A lot of different elements in the book made it interesting but a little confusing at the same time. It was an entertaining read but unsure if it’s rememberable. I may come back and change my rating!
adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes