Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

Graveyard Shift by M.L. Rio

18 reviews

thestonepilot's review against another edition

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

2.0

01/2025 bookclub read

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lilithvonbat's review against another edition

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

4.5


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bananaza55's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious reflective 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

5.0


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saraihime's review against another edition

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

3.0

Solid read! Not bad at all but not particularly exciting per se. I liked where the story went and overall enjoyed the book. Just didn’t really stand out to me in any way. 

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samrmarshall's review against another edition

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

4.5


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embringaling's review against another edition

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

3.0


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canisand's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny informative mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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tales_told_in_gold's review against another edition

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

4.0

If you’re searching for outright horror with a definitive conclusion, this book may not appeal. That said, this is the kind of tale that’s meant to creep in and linger on your conscious long after the last page is read. Keep this thought in mind. 

M. L. Rio’s style of writing is superb with her natural flow of dialogue and ability to describe settings with vivid imagery.  Her characters have few physical descriptions, but their flaws and unique personalities more than make up for that. Their dysfunctional bonds with each other are what intrigued me the most. 

That said, I do wish there had been more elements of horror and tension interspersed throughout the story. Much of this read like a detective novel, and could have benefited from a line or two of ever growing suspense and madness.  

All in all though, it was worth a read, especially if you’re interested in a taste of Gothic writings or enjoy some science-gone-wrong.

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egganimates's review against another edition

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dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.25

I really enjoyed M.L. Rio’s ability to write such strong character. I honestly wish there was more of an ending because the first few chapters were really strong but almost as soon as
Kinnan was interrogated by Hannah
the plot just sort of… Ended?
There didn’t feel like there was a satisfying conclusion to the story but overall as a Novella I loved it.

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_rambert_'s review against another edition

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

3.75


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