amck's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
3.75
szara's review
2.5
I have to be honest that I was quite critical of this because I really enjoyed the previous CW crossover novels that I've read (by the Griffith duo) so I had high expectations. Unfortunately, Lyga didn't live up to them. When it comes to the overall plot, I couldn't really get into it because… there was too much of it from the very start. I would prefer something with gradually growing stakes. Because this is just volume one of a crossover series, I didn't feel invested in most conflicts that should feel so grand because I knew they'd have to be resolved soon for the rest of the plot to continue over the upcoming novels. Moreover, I admit that I mostly enjoy Arrow/Flash crossovers because of the relationship between Oliver and Barry. I love how their friendship and vigilante cooperation have been developed in tv show and I got that in the Griffiths' crossover novels as well. How Oliver and Barry respect and trust each other but also how they sometimes clash because of their differing worldviews and experiences. In Lyga's novel, I felt like all their interactions were hollow, like a stiff reading out of a script with not real emotions behind the words. It didn't help that I wasn't a fan of how Oliver was written here in general. I don't know yet if I'll decide to read this series on, I'm not sure if I can continue considering the pacing was off for me and how out of character some of the people felt (especially Arrow squad). The best thing about this book is the gorgeous cover.
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