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kadtide's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Body horror, Gun violence, and Infidelity
Minor: Car accident
fenny_42's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
While I didn't love the premise of this book, Scalzi's writing more than makes up for that. The continuing partnership of Chris and Vann is just as fun as in the first novel, and their police work gets even more complex in this sequel to Lock In. I appreciated the commentary on the fluidity of gender and sexuality, ableism, and corruption in league sports. The "whodunnit" aspect of the book was well-written--I didn't guess the culprit until they were revealed toward the end of the novel. Scalzi's writing is as sharp as ever here, and if you liked Lock In, you should absolutely read Head On.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Death
Moderate: Infidelity, Suicide, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury