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carina_shephard's review
5.0
“I’ll stay,” the (…) said, and there was that determinedness to his pointed chin again. “And if they send me away, I’ll come back.”
“Whatever means necessary?”
“No,” said (…). “But I’ll keep coming back until they can’t do anything but keep me. I’ll be a thread in the Core that keeps tangling, tangling, until nothing can unknot it.” *
4.5 stars // read May 2022
Memento Mori is a unique, messy book. One short story consisted entirely of dialogue (without dialogue tags, which is a testament to the characterization in this series), while others take place all over the timeline. To be honest, I had no clue what was going on a few times- the story is chaotic and all over the place, much like Marx and Kez themselves. However, towards the end, seemingly disconnected threads are woven in, and you end up with a hilarious and touching story that I would 10/10 recommend.
Content: One mention of the word “d**n”. Kez and Marx end up in precarious situations, and one person is killed multiple times in different ways (not much description). In arguably the most touching/heartbreaking part of the book,.
It’s okay, kid. I got you.
*Names retracted because of spoilers.
“Whatever means necessary?”
“No,” said (…). “But I’ll keep coming back until they can’t do anything but keep me. I’ll be a thread in the Core that keeps tangling, tangling, until nothing can unknot it.” *
4.5 stars // read May 2022
Memento Mori is a unique, messy book. One short story consisted entirely of dialogue (without dialogue tags, which is a testament to the characterization in this series), while others take place all over the timeline. To be honest, I had no clue what was going on a few times- the story is chaotic and all over the place, much like Marx and Kez themselves. However, towards the end, seemingly disconnected threads are woven in, and you end up with a hilarious and touching story that I would 10/10 recommend.
Content: One mention of the word “d**n”. Kez and Marx end up in precarious situations, and one person is killed multiple times in different ways (not much description). In arguably the most touching/heartbreaking part of the book,
Spoiler
a very lifelike, biotech version of Tuan is shut down to be disassembledIt’s okay, kid. I got you.
*Names retracted because of spoilers.
quippy's review
5.0
Wow, what an opening chapter!
I burned through this book in a day. It was the best way to end NaNoWriMo–reading the sequel to A Time Traveller's Best Friend. So what to say without spoilers? A guy and a girl and a box? N0 Tardis here, but oh my what a satisfyingly fun romp across space and timelines. Gingell's utterly creative twist on time/space travel is so much fun, and the snark and banter made me startle people around me with the occasional LOL that actually took place out loud.
I recommend giving the first book a go first, for obvious reasons. If you even remotely enjoy that one, you'll thoroughly enjoy the ridiculous adventures in Memento Mori.
I burned through this book in a day. It was the best way to end NaNoWriMo–reading the sequel to A Time Traveller's Best Friend. So what to say without spoilers? A guy and a girl and a box? N0 Tardis here, but oh my what a satisfyingly fun romp across space and timelines. Gingell's utterly creative twist on time/space travel is so much fun, and the snark and banter made me startle people around me with the occasional LOL that actually took place out loud.
I recommend giving the first book a go first, for obvious reasons. If you even remotely enjoy that one, you'll thoroughly enjoy the ridiculous adventures in Memento Mori.
toblerowl's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
storiesforhisglory's review
5.0
Love This
I really, really, really love this series and I can't WAIT for the next installment. And I adore Arabella and Mikkel, Kez, TuanTuan, and Marx. And Sgt Gormley. Fantastic re-read.
I really, really, really love this series and I can't WAIT for the next installment. And I adore Arabella and Mikkel, Kez, TuanTuan, and Marx. And Sgt Gormley. Fantastic re-read.
sagek's review
4.0
4.5
Brilliant, engaging, mysterious, adventerous. The author transports you into her world and leaves you yearning for more!
Brilliant, engaging, mysterious, adventerous. The author transports you into her world and leaves you yearning for more!
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