yarvenclog 's review for:

The Combat Codes by Alexander Darwin

3.5

adventurous fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I feel like the book was one more revision pass away from being truly great. Almost all the impactful moments lacked enough anticipation and payoff, and while I enjoyed the story and characters there just wasn't enough emotional impact to the events to make it stand out.