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A review by mimosaeyes
Four Roads Cross by Max Gladstone
4.0
Like the previous book featuring Tara, Three Parts Dead, this employs multiple characters' POVs. In this case, I think they were balanced and intertwined much better, and each thread of the story felt vital. I also like the greater delving into this world's version of zombies, golems, and demons.
On a more general note: I applaud the strange alchemy brought about through the non-chronological order of this series, which makes me eager to see characters meet other characters I miss reading about. I've come to love Tara, Shale, Raz, and Cat. Even good ol' Caleb, in his brief appearance. Anyway. Filling in the blanks about them and their world in a funky order actually makes them feel more real and endearing. Things really come together here - the title is a promise, and the book delivers.
On a more general note: I applaud the strange alchemy brought about through the non-chronological order of this series, which makes me eager to see characters meet other characters I miss reading about. I've come to love Tara, Shale, Raz, and Cat. Even good ol' Caleb, in his brief appearance. Anyway. Filling in the blanks about them and their world in a funky order actually makes them feel more real and endearing. Things really come together here - the title is a promise, and the book delivers.