razmatazt 's review for:

Katabasis by R.F. Kuang

4.75

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book masterfully draws you into hell with two desperate grad students. It's a tense journey that unravels complicated relationships that blur the lines between hate and love. I was left asking myself who or what I would live or die for. 

Grad students and former "gifted and talented students" will feel especially seen and disturbed.