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This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno
3.75
dark emotional sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This was a well-paced horror story that fizzled out by the end. What started as a classic tale of tech gone wrong
evolved into a waking nightmare featuring the undead, the possessed, and the mutilated.
The ever-changing horrors kept me turning the pages, but eventually the author lost control of the story, unable to tie up all the loose ends and deliver a satisfying conclusion. 

As for the characters, I found Thiago to be likable and relatable. But because the story was always told from Thiago’s perspective, it was hard to get a true sense of Vera’s character. She felt more like his muse than his partner.
Diane was the only other character with some development, and her death felt unnecessary.