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s_morrison's reviews
251 reviews

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was right between a 3 and 4 star for me. In the end, it was tied up nicely and I think the epilogue helped a ton for me. I kept it at a 3 because I’m not sure if I would recommend this book. It would have to be a very specific audience that I recommended it to.

There were a few parts of the book that I loved—Mei’s personality and ferocity, Nelson in general, and some of the ways the book made me think pretty deeply.

There were also a few parts I really didn’t enjoy. The inner dialogue got so extensive and repetitive at times. I wanted more action and insight into the door, the world, etc. I also felt like the concept of husks was a bit confusing and that plot line felt undeveloped a bit.

Overall, I enjoyed the book and would probably read another of his in the future, just not back to back. 😅

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One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose

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dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

3.0

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

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medium-paced

3.0

The Measure by Nikki Erlick

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challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I really loved this book. It was a unique plot line that I haven’t experienced before. I felt like many of the plot points were similar to COVID emotions and experiences. I would recommend it to anyone looking for something different to read. It’s got high tension, high emotion, and I loved the connections among all the characters.

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