cassie7e 's review for:

The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu

4.5

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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: Yes

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One of my best reads for 2024 so far! The plot is not at all straightforward and consisntely kept the tension. The main characters felt complex and believeable and I loved the AI getting POVs. I also loved the format of the story being told through snippets of interviews, articles, and playbacks of the system recordings. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Body horror, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent