A review by goblingirlreads
The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles by Malka Older

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Mossa and Pleiti are back with another mystery! This one involves a series of disappearances at the university so, naturally they need each other's help. While the world-building was still interesting in this one, it lacked the novelty simply because it was the second book and didn't expand too much from the first in the series. I liked watching their relationship develop and there were some great moments. Ultimately I didn't like it as much as the first one, but found value in it. It's such a specific vibe and great for fans of Sherlockian mysteries and science fiction.

Thanks to Tor for my copy of the book!