A review by sofipitch
The Dawnhounds by Sascha Stronach

adventurous dark medium-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? It's complicated

3.5

I wanted to like this more, the beginning was really good, I saw some reviews complaining it was slow to start but I actually thought the beginning was good, it's when it starts to pick up it starts to go too fast to follow. I thought maybe because I had a lot going on while reading it was dulling my comprehension, or maybe I'm just dumb, but other reviews also saying it was hard to follow made me feel better that it wasn't just me. The politics/themes are excellent, only good cops out there quit the force. Lots of cool concepts, world building, had interesting stuff to say, it's the plot that it gets wrapped up in that's "huuuhhh?" And it goes from gritty and smart to unserious and silly

Edit: listening to a podcast covering this book and the hosts point out that the cover is very deceiving, if you attracted bc you think the mushroom houses look cute it might not be for you
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