A review by hippolyta_vi
Masters of Death by Olivie Blake

5.0

I took a chance with this book, not really knowing if I'd like it or not. Suffice it to say, I LOVED it.

Olivie Blake's nonlinear storytelling in this novel may not be for everyone, but I for one love this style of storytelling. I love piecing things together as the novel progresses.

I think the story succeeded in giving us well-rounded characters despite it following so many. Blake knows how to write banter and I found myself cackling throughout the novel. I've seen criticism for the various ways of displaying dialogue, but to me it added to the books charm. It is a very charming book.

Another piece of criticism I've seen, and can understand, is that readers are confused. I don't think that was unintentional. For most of the narrative, "the game" is elusive and the reader is not meant to understand it at first. We know as much about it as Fox (and Vi and Tom) does. Therefore, it makes sense to me to be left confused until the climax. A second read of this book would be really rewarding too. I can't wait to reread it one day.

I've comp'd this book to Good Omens in its wit, commentary on morality, and the satirizarion of supernatural creatures and characters that we're all familiar with. 

Overall, fun, humourous, and touching!