awenspark@bookwyrm.social reviewed Melancholy's Finest by Grant Wamack
Review of "Melancholy's Finest" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This is a delightful little cyberpunk world to get immersed in, with some kickass sexy characters that make this story such an enjoyable ride. I was hooked from the beginning, and the short chapters really helped to keep the momentum going. This was the first I'd heard of this author, and will definitely be checking out more from him.
The cyberpunk setting details were unobtrusively woven in to the narrative. Just enough description was spent on the surrounding world to give the characters a place and context, but at the same time it was done so skillfully that the scenes were quite vivid in my mind, with even the characters' wardrobes being memorable.
I love the complexity of the characters. They, as well as the flow and pace of the plot, felt natural and real. It was interesting to me that there was no real "bad guy" here, just flawed …
This is a delightful little cyberpunk world to get immersed in, with some kickass sexy characters that make this story such an enjoyable ride. I was hooked from the beginning, and the short chapters really helped to keep the momentum going. This was the first I'd heard of this author, and will definitely be checking out more from him.
The cyberpunk setting details were unobtrusively woven in to the narrative. Just enough description was spent on the surrounding world to give the characters a place and context, but at the same time it was done so skillfully that the scenes were quite vivid in my mind, with even the characters' wardrobes being memorable.
I love the complexity of the characters. They, as well as the flow and pace of the plot, felt natural and real. It was interesting to me that there was no real "bad guy" here, just flawed people in unfortunate circumstances. Except Mila. She's just straight up evil.
I can't wait until the sequel. Just when I had been beginning to wonder how power-couple Darius and Mila's arc intersected with Motorpapi's, they came together in the most "OH SNAP" way. And with what happens after that. . . I need more Motorpapi.
I received a free advance review copy and am leaving this honest feedback voluntarily.