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A review by debra_reads_
City of Broken Magic by Mirah Bolender
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Dear City of Broken Magic,
I have had you on my shelf for quite a few years. One of my friends encouraged me to pick you up. But unfortunately, despite having all of the makings of a fun, thrilling story of magic and crime, you really fell flat for me. There was so much exposition that didn't really contribute a lot to the world, or characters, and it took a lot of my interest to keep reading you. There was so much more that I could have discovered about Clae, Laura and Okane. They all felt barely sketched out at times, and I struggled to get to know them. I enjoyed the action sequences and they at least went quickly for me. But it was difficult for me to see what the infestations looked like and they were not as fleshed out as I would have liked. I don't think I am going to continue reading this series.
I have had you on my shelf for quite a few years. One of my friends encouraged me to pick you up. But unfortunately, despite having all of the makings of a fun, thrilling story of magic and crime, you really fell flat for me. There was so much exposition that didn't really contribute a lot to the world, or characters, and it took a lot of my interest to keep reading you. There was so much more that I could have discovered about Clae, Laura and Okane. They all felt barely sketched out at times, and I struggled to get to know them. I enjoyed the action sequences and they at least went quickly for me. But it was difficult for me to see what the infestations looked like and they were not as fleshed out as I would have liked. I don't think I am going to continue reading this series.