talliereadsandwrites's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan for the audio ARC!
What a perfect fall read! I am starting to really fall in love with Olivie Blake's writing. The sassy, whimsical, paranormal vibes were seriously unmatched. There is a full cast of fascinating characters, each with their own distinct personalities. There's a ghost, a medium/godson of Death, a vampire, archangels, reapers, demons, etc. You name it, this has it! Not to mention all the romantic ties that form and how wonderfully queer this book is. The plot is complex but simple, all focused on the characters playing this game for immortals. The game is very ambiguous but forces them to face fears, regrets, and deepest desires. I enjoyed the conversations around mortality, pain, and all the feels.
If you need a linear plot and a sole main character, this may not be for you. However, if you are looking for a mystifying, fantastical, immersive, wild ride with a cast of endearing supernatural creatures, you will love this as much as I did! Really fun listen as an audiobook, although I did get confused at times. Upon a reread, I will probably choose the physical format just in case I missed anything!
What a perfect fall read! I am starting to really fall in love with Olivie Blake's writing. The sassy, whimsical, paranormal vibes were seriously unmatched. There is a full cast of fascinating characters, each with their own distinct personalities. There's a ghost, a medium/godson of Death, a vampire, archangels, reapers, demons, etc. You name it, this has it! Not to mention all the romantic ties that form and how wonderfully queer this book is. The plot is complex but simple, all focused on the characters playing this game for immortals. The game is very ambiguous but forces them to face fears, regrets, and deepest desires. I enjoyed the conversations around mortality, pain, and all the feels.
If you need a linear plot and a sole main character, this may not be for you. However, if you are looking for a mystifying, fantastical, immersive, wild ride with a cast of endearing supernatural creatures, you will love this as much as I did! Really fun listen as an audiobook, although I did get confused at times. Upon a reread, I will probably choose the physical format just in case I missed anything!
kalitrap's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
mrspest's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
magnoliapigeonbookblurbs's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely love!
Olivie Blake never misses & Masters of Death is no exception! This felt like a brilliant combination of the tv shows Being Human and Lucifer!
Method read:
Olivie Blake never misses & Masters of Death is no exception! This felt like a brilliant combination of the tv shows Being Human and Lucifer!
Method read:
maryreadstoomuch27's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
whatjasread's review against another edition
This just... didn't hit. I kept expecting something good to happen, but it's very much a character study and not a plot-based book. But with such underdeveloped characters... I couldn't enjoy it at all.
mamma_calls_me_francis's review against another edition
2.5
I’m a little surprised I didn’t really like this. I got through it fairly quickly. I feel like Blake writes really smart. Sentences are structured different than normal. It made ready fast more difficult. I had to think more about what I was reading. Even then a lot of this book I missed. The story wasn’t very clear when it came to the game. More vague than I usually like.
Character introductions took about 250 pages. Even by then, parts of certain relationships weren’t revealed yet.
Interesting idea, but this was too long considering it felt like the story didn’t really progress.
Not my favorite Olivie Blake read.
Check content warnings.
Character introductions took about 250 pages. Even by then, parts of certain relationships weren’t revealed yet.
Interesting idea, but this was too long considering it felt like the story didn’t really progress.
Not my favorite Olivie Blake read.
Check content warnings.
caitlincannings's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0