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Burn Down, Rise Up
by Vincent Tirado
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
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
I was sent a free copy of this book by the author, and I'm so glad I reached out. I loved this book.
Burn Down, Rise Up combines trains, alternate dimensions, and a good dose of horror to make a thrilling book that I thoroughly enjoyed the lore of. The characters were all enjoyable and the pacing was perfect. I loved the voice/writing style, to the point I actually have a favorite quote from the book that sticks out in my mind even now, days after I've finished reading it. The author sets up the mystery and twists of the Challenge well, always leading the audience up to a new clue or new contextualizing tidbit of information without revealing too much.
The interpersonal conflicts between the characters were central to the story without taking center stage. I liked the development of Raquel's relationship with her father, although when it came to her argument with her bestie, I could really only take her side in it (sorry bro). The theme of refusing to name the cops was funny.
I enjoyed the way history was woven with the Echo, and as the protagonists became more in tune with their homes, the more they understood about the Echo and the higher their chances of survival.
I have very few gripes with the book. One thing I don't understand is why the rules say "flip a coin three times to choose between two directions" and the characters only ever flipped a coin once to choose. However, I don't have any issues besides that. Highly recommend.
Burn Down, Rise Up combines trains, alternate dimensions, and a good dose of horror to make a thrilling book that I thoroughly enjoyed the lore of. The characters were all enjoyable and the pacing was perfect. I loved the voice/writing style, to the point I actually have a favorite quote from the book that sticks out in my mind even now, days after I've finished reading it. The author sets up the mystery and twists of the Challenge well, always leading the audience up to a new clue or new contextualizing tidbit of information without revealing too much.
The interpersonal conflicts between the characters were central to the story without taking center stage. I liked the development of Raquel's relationship with her father, although when it came to her argument with her bestie, I could really only take her side in it (sorry bro). The theme of refusing to name the cops was funny.
I enjoyed the way history was woven with the Echo, and as the protagonists became more in tune with their homes, the more they understood about the Echo and the higher their chances of survival.
I have very few gripes with the book. One thing I don't understand is why the rules say "flip a coin three times to choose between two directions" and the characters only ever flipped a coin once to choose. However, I don't have any issues besides that. Highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Death, Racism, Blood
Minor: Cursing