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terranstorm 's review for:
Of Monsters and Mainframes
by Barbara Truelove
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was fun. I found some parts dragged on a bit and I'll admit it didn't always hold my attention especially in the middle when we had more and more POVs, but the final act made up for that and was genuinely very entertaining.
All of my favorite parts were either Demeter or Steward POV (so SO good), but the other characters were quite entertaining even if I think all the extra POV changing was... unnecessary. I think the middle dragged on precisely because I was missing Demeter's perspective and wanted her back. That said, the whole cast is fun. Steve was a particularly fun side character, the selfish bastard. Frank is a bit of a wet blanket but, like, in an endearing way. And Agnes, formerly the angsty orphaned teen being mothered by a ship, became much more and one of my favorites by the end.
Also this:
All of my favorite parts were either Demeter or Steward POV (so SO good), but the other characters were quite entertaining even if I think all the extra POV changing was... unnecessary. I think the middle dragged on precisely because I was missing Demeter's perspective and wanted her back. That said, the whole cast is fun. Steve was a particularly fun side character, the selfish bastard. Frank is a bit of a wet blanket but, like, in an endearing way. And Agnes, formerly the angsty orphaned teen being mothered by a ship, became much more and one of my favorites by the end.
Also this:
I have tagged you as essential software, she replies matter-of-factly. Highest priority. I will not delete you again.
Awwww 🥹 my little AI romance-loving heart.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood