dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Disturbing, graphic, and heartbreaking

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adventurous dark mysterious tense 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: Complicated
adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

So after my coworker had asked me to read this book a few years back, I finally got a chance to read it. I didn't start with the first book in the series since he said the books were ok as stand-alones. It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat & the ending was not what I expected. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book & I'll probably check out the other books from the series.
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The whole getting lost in the underground maze is getting a little old, but is still capable of getting under my skin. I mean, even if you escape from the monster and win you can die just trying to find your way out, especially in complete darkness.

Some really unnerving moments, butter and sugar, but overall a consistent feeling of suspence and mystery. Plus continuation of building character backgrounds and histories. I hope we get to hear more about Corrie, I think she has a good future.
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Very good book! Really enjoyed that this book had Pendergast out of New York and more in a rural setting. This book kept me guessing until the reveal. Really enjoying this series.
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DID NOT FINISH: 75%

I got distracted by Throne of Glass