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A review by beccss
Titan's Tears by Chad Lester
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Disclaimer: Thanks to NetGalley & the author Chad Lester for providing a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 3.5 / 5 Stars
Wow, where do I start? This review will be spoiler-free, so if you want plot details, this one might not be what you're looking for. Here, I'll focus on the book's vibe and my thoughts on certain aspects.
The story is unlike anything I've read before, blending sci-fi themes like AI and technological advances with multiple main characters and mysteries. Initially, the plot feels very disjointed, but it surprisingly comes together very well by the end. The intriguing ideas kept me hooked. And I personally very much love being able to predict some twists while being surprised by others & for me this book kept the perfect balance of that.
However, I didn't vibe too much with the writing. At times, it felt confusing, requiring multiple rereads to grasp the scenes. Another thing is the overuse of coincidences. That really broke my immersion at a certain point as I just became too aware of the frequency. While some can be explained away after finishing the book, I feel like there could have been more creative options.
Overall, I recommend the book, though it can be a slog at times. The payoff was worth it for me, and I look forward to seeing the author’s improvements and future ideas!
Rating: 3.5 / 5 Stars
Wow, where do I start? This review will be spoiler-free, so if you want plot details, this one might not be what you're looking for. Here, I'll focus on the book's vibe and my thoughts on certain aspects.
The story is unlike anything I've read before, blending sci-fi themes like AI and technological advances with multiple main characters and mysteries. Initially, the plot feels very disjointed, but it surprisingly comes together very well by the end. The intriguing ideas kept me hooked. And I personally very much love being able to predict some twists while being surprised by others & for me this book kept the perfect balance of that.
However, I didn't vibe too much with the writing. At times, it felt confusing, requiring multiple rereads to grasp the scenes. Another thing is the overuse of coincidences. That really broke my immersion at a certain point as I just became too aware of the frequency. While some can be explained away after finishing the book, I feel like there could have been more creative options.
Overall, I recommend the book, though it can be a slog at times. The payoff was worth it for me, and I look forward to seeing the author’s improvements and future ideas!