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irongrip64's review
3.0
I got this book as a free ARC off of BookSirens.
Empty Vessels is a science fiction mystery/thriller involving clones. As a thriller, it is likewise fast-paced. Almost too fast. It would have been nice to have some breathing room to build the world more. The story gave some details, but the impact of the cloning technology on the setting remained vague.
I enjoyed how the characters were flawed, yet relatable. I hoped that everything would turn out okay for Lucas, April, and Scarlet. While there is a love triangle between the three, it's not cloying and doesn't get in the way of the story.
The plot was adequate, but some of the twists were telegraphed too much. By the middle of the book I could already guess the ending. There were also too many loose threads that were glossed over for my tastes.
Still, this was a solid read.
Empty Vessels is a science fiction mystery/thriller involving clones. As a thriller, it is likewise fast-paced. Almost too fast. It would have been nice to have some breathing room to build the world more. The story gave some details, but the impact of the cloning technology on the setting remained vague.
I enjoyed how the characters were flawed, yet relatable. I hoped that everything would turn out okay for Lucas, April, and Scarlet. While there is a love triangle between the three, it's not cloying and doesn't get in the way of the story.
The plot was adequate, but some of the twists were telegraphed too much. By the middle of the book I could already guess the ending. There were also too many loose threads that were glossed over for my tastes.
Still, this was a solid read.
karliah's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.0
A crime mystery revolving around aspects of sci-fi, such as artificial bodies and transferring minds between them. There's a lot to praise - the action-packed flow, the mystery you want to solve, the charm of certain characters and scenes. However there are some issues, such as certain parts of the plot that feel forced, silly, or convenient. The narration can sometimes drag, and the quality of writing can dip towards the end. Despite all this though, I still found it an enjoyable read, getting through it in a single day and leaving the experience + the ending feeling satisfied.
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