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A review by neuroqueer
Scorpions by Rachel Howzell Hall
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Plot 💭:
* Engaging
Writing 🖌️:
* Clear & Concise
Pace & Pacing ⏱️:
* Perfect Pace
Structure 🏗️:
* Well organized
* Too short
Setting 🌏:
* Contemporary
* Domestic abode to hot desert
* Fits the story
Characters 🎭:
* Unlikable & Unreliable
Theme & Message 💬:
* "No honor among thieves"
Book Cover 🎨:
* Beautiful imagery
Target Audience 🎯:
* Adults
Thoughts 🗣:
* The main character was a bit sympathetic
* The unlikable/unreliable critique stands for everyone else but you aren't supposed to like them
* This is an Amazon Original so it should be short. However, I wonder if the story could have been longer in order to add more suspense between the protagonist + antagonists. Or, could go beyond the ending to see the protagonist dealing with the aftermath and the authorities.
* Scorpions don't really represent backstabbers like snakes do so doesn't really fit theme wise to me (they did see one in the desert though)
Rating: B-
* Engaging
Writing 🖌️:
* Clear & Concise
Pace & Pacing ⏱️:
* Perfect Pace
Structure 🏗️:
* Well organized
* Too short
Setting 🌏:
* Contemporary
* Domestic abode to hot desert
* Fits the story
Characters 🎭:
* Unlikable & Unreliable
Theme & Message 💬:
* "No honor among thieves"
Book Cover 🎨:
* Beautiful imagery
Target Audience 🎯:
* Adults
Thoughts 🗣:
* The main character was a bit sympathetic
* The unlikable/unreliable critique stands for everyone else but you aren't supposed to like them
* This is an Amazon Original so it should be short. However, I wonder if the story could have been longer in order to add more suspense between the protagonist + antagonists. Or, could go beyond the ending to see the protagonist dealing with the aftermath and the authorities.
* Scorpions don't really represent backstabbers like snakes do so doesn't really fit theme wise to me (they did see one in the desert though)
Rating: B-