A review by literarylion
The Removed by Brandon Hobson

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Pros:
  • flawless incorporation of Cherokee legend into a modern-day story
  • each of the perspectives were developed and distinct from one another while still maintaining an underlying narrative thread
  • striking imagery

Cons:
  • it's being marketed as a horror novel, but I wouldn't classify it that way
  • the sci-fi/fantasy element in Edgar's story seemed incongruous at times
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