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Abaddon's Gate by James S.A. Corey

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25


Honestly, Corey should drop at least one persepective. Having four different perspectives on the same situation makes things pretty messy and casues a lot of overlap. I did like the smaller scale of this one compared to Caliban's War, it also has better stakes and setup for the rest of the series.
Cibola Burn by James S.A. Corey

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adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I guess it’s ok?
This one can't decide what it wants to be. Too many plotlines, too many characters and motivations, and really is a tale of two haves, both of which are mediocre.