ines365 's review for:

The Memory Hunters by Mia Tsai

3.0

adventurous medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I received an ARC from NetGalley. 

Sci-fi fantasy with a unique premise about Memory Hunters, people who can access the past through blood. Kiana is expected to lead the temple, but she’s too focused on the research for the Museum of Human Memory. She and her stubborn bodyguard, Valerian, stumble upon dangerous discoveries that threaten to upend their entire society. 

While the world-building and character dynamics are fascinating, the story itself failed to grab me. I really enjoyed the messy relationships between the characters and the interesting plot, but I just couldn't connect with any of it on an emotional level. I feel like the pacing could have been different, focusing more on the relationships and the impact of the big revelation on society. It's a shame, because I'm sure that if I had read this at a different time in my life, I would have loved it.