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A review by mcicenia
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
What a gorgeous and inventive concept for a book. I’ll always enjoy novels that play with different forms of conveying plot, and i particularly loved the beauty of letters, especially in a sapphic relationship.
the world building is a bit confusing, and while i think that it’s important that a sense of mystery was preserved throughout, i do think a bit more clarity might’ve benefitted my understanding. i was quite surprised to find a sapphic relationship portrayed so well in a book half authored by a straight man.
finally, this was a captivating novel. at just under 200 pages it doesn’t hurt to read, and i’d probably recommend to anyone fond of spec fic and queer romances.
the world building is a bit confusing, and while i think that it’s important that a sense of mystery was preserved throughout, i do think a bit more clarity might’ve benefitted my understanding. i was quite surprised to find a sapphic relationship portrayed so well in a book half authored by a straight man.
finally, this was a captivating novel. at just under 200 pages it doesn’t hurt to read, and i’d probably recommend to anyone fond of spec fic and queer romances.