A review by tstreet
Vicarious by Paula Stokes

5.0

I loved this and thought it was a bit sad as well.VICARIOUS by Paula Stokes was an absolutely fantastic read. As Paula Stokes’s fifth book, VICARIOUS was definitely a one-of-a-kind read as it dips into the realm of virtual reality and technology so advanced that hasn’t yet been made while at the same time showing the importance of familial bonds. I honestly loved the way the plot developed and how the characters actually changed/developed in front of our eyes to a level that had readers enjoy seeing who the characters became by the end of the story.

However, one thing I disliked about the plot was the fast ending. It might’ve just been because I couldn’t put the book down by the ending chapters or because I just wanted to keep on reading on; but, I felt as though adding more details into the ending of the story wouldn’t have hurt the readers’ understanding as we fumble with the events that occur so quickly.

Overall, I would recommend VICARIOUS to any mystery novel lovers who also know how to enjoy a dash of romance, difficult character backgrounds that bring tears to your eyes, and love to get a rush of thrill while reading about activities like diving into an icy cold river or scuba diving with hammerhead sharks.
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