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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
✒️ I wanted demons but got aliens. Because of my mistaken interpretation of the synopsis I genuinely thought I was going to read grimdark fantasy with demons, but this ended up being science fiction instead. I didn't realize that the mentions of demons and the devil were metaphorical 🤣
Intergalactical detectives solving crimes such as murders, was a comfortingly familiar concept in sci-fi setting. The sci-fi aspects felt so natural I could even call it alternate reality. The story focuses a lot on the MCs, but does introduce the crime solving and police work to a satisfying degree.
I really loved the unique take on empathic abilities. It was written well, but I would have loved even more exploration on that. It was left slightly superficial. Similarly with the world-building. If this was a series, and the story would continue introducing more of the world and everything, then I would be more satisfied with this.
There were a few spelling mistakes which I found infuriating. But since this is independently published I understand she might not have had the chance to edit it properly. Nevertheless, the writing was exciting and kept me in its grip throughout the whole book.
Despite my small critiques, I truly wish this would end up being a series, because I want to read what happens afterwards. I want to read more about them being happy, and being themselves and doing what they are good at.
***
Don't ignore the warnings given by the author! The warnings are there for a reason and if you can't stomach the mentioned things please don't read the book. Please be self-aware of what you can stomach. This is not for everyone.
Intergalactical detectives solving crimes such as murders, was a comfortingly familiar concept in sci-fi setting. The sci-fi aspects felt so natural I could even call it alternate reality. The story focuses a lot on the MCs, but does introduce the crime solving and police work to a satisfying degree.
I really loved the unique take on empathic abilities. It was written well, but I would have loved even more exploration on that. It was left slightly superficial. Similarly with the world-building. If this was a series, and the story would continue introducing more of the world and everything, then I would be more satisfied with this.
There were a few spelling mistakes which I found infuriating. But since this is independently published I understand she might not have had the chance to edit it properly. Nevertheless, the writing was exciting and kept me in its grip throughout the whole book.
Despite my small critiques, I truly wish this would end up being a series, because I want to read what happens afterwards. I want to read more about them being happy, and being themselves and doing what they are good at.
***
Don't ignore the warnings given by the author! The warnings are there for a reason and if you can't stomach the mentioned things please don't read the book. Please be self-aware of what you can stomach. This is not for everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Stalking, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Abandonment, and Blood
Minor: Death of parent, Vomit, Animal death, Child abuse, and Pedophilia
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