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sashahc's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I’ve given up on four books in a row (my life’s too short to be a completist) , so it’s a relief to have read one I enjoyed. “The Helios Syndrome” by Vivian Shaw is about a iconoclastic freelance necromancer who has a gig as a consultant to the National Transportantion Safety Board, investigating mysterious plane crashes. It’s a bit quirky, a little spooky, a tad queer and very good. I deeply hope Vivian Shaw writes more stories with this character.
Content Warnings
I’ve given up on four books in a row (my life’s too short to be a completist) , so it’s a relief to have read one I enjoyed. “The Helios Syndrome” by Vivian Shaw is about a iconoclastic freelance necromancer who has a gig as a consultant to the National Transportantion Safety Board, investigating mysterious plane crashes. It’s a bit quirky, a little spooky, a tad queer and very good. I deeply hope Vivian Shaw writes more stories with this character.
kitkat_reads93's review
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
toucanpie's review
This was damn good. And made me laugh out loud at least three times. Vivian Shaw is brilliant and I love her.
pardum's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
An interesting novella, but it feels more like a trial of a new series than its own thing. The main character was fairly bland.
jazzyduck's review
adventurous
informative
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? No
4.5
meganh123's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
srishtidear's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ninjamuse's review
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia