A review by gawdz0rz
Black Tide by K.C. Jones

dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

i enjoyed the writing style, thought it was well-written, and i really like the self-deprecation of characters. the story was also good, very unique, though the ending felt very empty, sort of a forced “and then they all lived happily ever after” trope that didn’t really fit. the aliens (or maybe their descriptions) were really unique but also a bit convoluted for what the author was trying to portray. also, the sex scene in the middle felt really out of place, considering the situation. 

overall, i really liked the book. 

i didn’t mind the fact the dog died (though that really sucks, media should really let the animal companions live) but it seemed very unnecessary to torture the poor thing for multiple chapters by letting it bleed out only to then have it somehow gain the energy (and blood) to sacrifice itself(???) to an alien so the humans can escape.
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