A review by florienna
University of the Underworld by Ziloi, Jan Mitsuko Cash

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This book felt like the first draft of a story. It was a vague presentation of ideas with a lack of complex world building, fleshed out characters (pun intended) or well delivered plot. 

The beginning chapters did have me laughing out loud with the hilarious misunderstandings between the characters and the dramatic writing style, so it does have untapped potential. I think that if this novel went through a couple of redrafts and revisions, it could have been a much more solid read (pun also intended