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5 reviews

The Line That Held Us by David Joy

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

A very quick pace and an intriguing story that somehow feels like it overstays its very rapid welcome.
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Solid world building and pace but seemed like a YA novel in hiding. The ending rushes in and I’m left with the feeling that this is more generic than the story had built itself up to be. 
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All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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fast-paced

4.0

Interesting short story that quickly builds the world out. Nothing particularly special but a quick, solid read. 
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann

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adventurous dark fast-paced

4.5

Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

A fun, fast-paced sci-fi read that keeps the pages turning. A great pallet cleanser between bigger novels. 
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