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A review by okevamae
Middlegame by Seanan McGuire
5.0
Amazing book. As ever, Seanan McGuire has managed to create a fully realized world of magic that blends seamlessly with a real-world modern setting and feels absolutely real, with well-rounded characters who you want to root for even as they make heartbreaking mistakes that put their flaws on display.
I should mention that unless you already know what the Doctrine of Ethos is, you'll need to pay close attention to the first part of the book, or you'll end up very confused by the repeated mentions of it (like me!) There's also some non-linear storytelling, which personally I love, but I know some people can't stand it, so if that's not your cup of tea maybe skip this one.
I should also mention that although Seanan McGuire is well-known in recent years for her YA Wayward Children series, this is most definitely an adult novel. Content warning for attempted suicide, self-harm, violence, and murder - but if you've read and enjoyed any of her other adult novels, it's probably nothing you can't handle.
I should mention that unless you already know what the Doctrine of Ethos is, you'll need to pay close attention to the first part of the book, or you'll end up very confused by the repeated mentions of it (like me!) There's also some non-linear storytelling, which personally I love, but I know some people can't stand it, so if that's not your cup of tea maybe skip this one.
I should also mention that although Seanan McGuire is well-known in recent years for her YA Wayward Children series, this is most definitely an adult novel. Content warning for attempted suicide, self-harm, violence, and murder - but if you've read and enjoyed any of her other adult novels, it's probably nothing you can't handle.