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A review by smasson13
All Hail the Underdogs by E.L. Massey
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
I really liked this one! I think, both E. L. Massey is growing as a writer, but also I just really liked the characters in this.
I will say the one issue that can arise in their writing that makes if difficult to always get through, is that they continue to add and add more issues. As a result, the endings can rush the conclusion of so many little plot points. I think the desire to add depth to characters comes from fanfiction writing where readers already have this huge wealth of knowledge about characters, but that is built up over series/books/movies etc. sometimes less is more, and different issues to be fleshed out into their own book with the same characters. It's just that 3rd part lull that can impacts the pace.
But characters are lovely as always and the writing just felt more confident!
I will say the one issue that can arise in their writing that makes if difficult to always get through, is that they continue to add and add more issues. As a result, the endings can rush the conclusion of so many little plot points. I think the desire to add depth to characters comes from fanfiction writing where readers already have this huge wealth of knowledge about characters, but that is built up over series/books/movies etc. sometimes less is more, and different issues to be fleshed out into their own book with the same characters. It's just that 3rd part lull that can impacts the pace.
But characters are lovely as always and the writing just felt more confident!
Content Warnings
Minor: Classism, Cursing, Alcoholism, Medical content, Alcohol, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, and Abandonment