A review by rhensie
Last to Leave the Room by Caitlin Starling

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-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? Yes

5.0

This was absolutely exquisite. The writing is gripping and immersive and dizzying - I read almost all of it in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. The absolute visceral carnage of Tamsin's breakdown is raw and real despite the unreal circumstances in which it happens. I loved the science elements. The only thing I could ask for more of is more resolution around
Penrose 2.0, who seemed to just disappear, maybe? I'm guessing he went through the door but I'm a cat person so give me more of the cat lore.
. Oh, also, the subtle disability rep + the tense gayness throughout was 5/5. 
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