A review by emzhay
Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I devoured this book in about two days. I just couldn’t put it down. The story was exciting and suspenseful. There were a lot of moving parts and I was invested in each one of them. Though I do wish more time was spent on the games. Those scenes went by in a flash. 

I found myself getting frustrated with the characters at some points, but reminded myself that  this is written for a younger audience. Their decisions aren’t meant to match my expectations. 

There were a lot of ending left open here. I’m highly anticipating the next book, but I’m a bit anxious about how everything will wrap up. 
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