kelliaujulii 's review for:

Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby

4.5

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book was a great read coming off spending a long time with massive fantasy books. The story is fast paced and addictive as Bug/Beauregard is presented with one job that can make his financial problems go away. As you'd expect, things don't go the way they were planned and a lot more happens than a simple robbery and pay day. The book does a great job establishing the setting of the story and allowing it to play a role in the narrative. It's very easy to feel like you're there watching it all go down. The car chases and heists felt original and were entertaining to read. The violence is extreme and in your face. The existential question at the heart of the story is deep enough to keep you thinking even after the book is done. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Violence