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A review by the_bookishkat
Masters of Death by Olivie Blake
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Olivie Blake strikes yet again. Every book I read of hers embeds itself into my soul more and more. Masters of Death is a witty insight into the meaning of life and coming to terms with yourself, and the concept of the creatures being around in the world sent my mind spinning! I've never wanted to not be a mortal so much in my life...
The writing style is so classically Blake, and yet every book she writes, the prose takes on a different style that gives you a hungover-like feeling when you put the book down. The perspectives of this book, the different characters and the quick-witted dialogue all combines to make a perfect book.
I LOVED the world-building and concept of the book - every element that leads you up to the game, and learning how each character has to come to terms with something new quite early in the book, whether its becoming undead or finding a long-lost love, makes this book so beautifully chaotic. I wouldn't want it any other way.
I truly want to know how Blake comes up with these ideas in her mind because they single-handedly manage to represent every single existential crisis you could have about life, and then presents them to you in such awe-inspiring, quotable prose that you wonder why you never considered these before.
Ultimately, this is another perfect book from Blake. If there's one author you need to read in your life, it's 100% Olivie Blake and you should do it sooner rather than later.
Thanks to Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for early access to this book!
The writing style is so classically Blake, and yet every book she writes, the prose takes on a different style that gives you a hungover-like feeling when you put the book down. The perspectives of this book, the different characters and the quick-witted dialogue all combines to make a perfect book.
I LOVED the world-building and concept of the book - every element that leads you up to the game, and learning how each character has to come to terms with something new quite early in the book, whether its becoming undead or finding a long-lost love, makes this book so beautifully chaotic. I wouldn't want it any other way.
I truly want to know how Blake comes up with these ideas in her mind because they single-handedly manage to represent every single existential crisis you could have about life, and then presents them to you in such awe-inspiring, quotable prose that you wonder why you never considered these before.
Ultimately, this is another perfect book from Blake. If there's one author you need to read in your life, it's 100% Olivie Blake and you should do it sooner rather than later.
Thanks to Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for early access to this book!