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All the stars are for the prose. The prose was excellent, and I really liked how the story ended. Go, Deacon, you did so well, king.

I have a personal qualm with written stories that involve a lot of music —while the terms and descriptions used couldn't have been better (there is some absolutely breathtaking writing here!), to me, some things are meant to be heard rather than written down. Stories about music are not my jam. If they are yours, this little book will be a remarkable treat.

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4.0

"Thanks, April. You're a lifesaver."

amandadevoursbooks's review

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challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

Deacon James is a musician. His dad just died, and he's on his way to play a gig they booked before his death.

PI John Persons is trying convince Deacon that there is a seed of chaos in his brain, sand of it keeps growing, it will end the world. Deacon is not convinced.

Like the previous book, Hammers on Bone, Khaw weaves a wicked web of lovecraftian horror around the characters. This book is a variation on a theme. It's infused with music, and it's stakes are way higher.

Khaw does an amazing job anchoring Deacon in his grief. the first three chapters articulated my grief so well, I will probably never forget them. The ending is exquisite, and I loved this little Novella.

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challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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