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A review by chluless
Best Left in the Shadows by Mark Gelineau, Joe King
4.0
Wow.
For a short story, this book really packs a punch. It's brimming with a perfect blend of mystery and action, in a well constructed fantasy world with it's own rules and politics. The characters are all interesting and from the start there was a hidden history between Alys and Dax, explained subtly as the tale went on.
What really intrigued me about this story is the world it's set in. Society is split into two, Highside where the rich reside and Lowside where the politics are deadly and people deal in information, as a lone wolf or gangs. The setting really sold it to me, I would love to read more about it and how it all works.
The story itself is only 56 pages long but felt much longer. I picked up no plot holes and every word and scene was relevant. I was never bored, not once did I count how many pages were left.
I will definitely be reading book 2.
4 stars.
I received this book free through goodreads in exchange for an honest review. Thank you. It was a pleasure to read.
For a short story, this book really packs a punch. It's brimming with a perfect blend of mystery and action, in a well constructed fantasy world with it's own rules and politics. The characters are all interesting and from the start there was a hidden history between Alys and Dax, explained subtly as the tale went on.
What really intrigued me about this story is the world it's set in. Society is split into two, Highside where the rich reside and Lowside where the politics are deadly and people deal in information, as a lone wolf or gangs. The setting really sold it to me, I would love to read more about it and how it all works.
The story itself is only 56 pages long but felt much longer. I picked up no plot holes and every word and scene was relevant. I was never bored, not once did I count how many pages were left.
I will definitely be reading book 2.
4 stars.
I received this book free through goodreads in exchange for an honest review. Thank you. It was a pleasure to read.