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A review by kwsydney
The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
⭐️: 2.5/5
- While somewhat intriguing, this book was not very compelling. I took like a month long break in the middle of reading to read other books that I was more interested in before coming back to it. Most of the story is incredibly repetitive
- I never felt strong emotions, even during scenes I knew I should feel strongly about (e.g.: when she finds bodies)
- The last 75 pages were incredibly compelling
- I’m glad you finally learn what lures the tunnelers! Though I though tunnelers would be the ultimate antagonist, not cave-induced hallucinations
- Weird love connection at the end
Notes: spelunking, off planet, mystery, unreliable narrator