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A review by tyto_alba
The Hungry Ones by Chris Sorensen
5.0
As much as I liked the first book, this book was even better. It's definitely a page turner. About halfway through, it hits a stride that feels like it's gearing towards the climax, but keeps going, building more and more momentum that makes it impossible to put down until you reach the final page.
The characters are all great. The story masterfully blends character building with the plot, connecting all of the characters to the events that shaped their lives and each other in a way that furthers the plot without ever feeling slow or skimping on developing the characters' personalities. This is really good for me, as I won't find myself caring too much about a plot, no matter how tightly written, if I don't care about the characters. (By the way, Ellen and Riggs are probably my favorite characters across both books, though I have a soft spot for Peter/Whisper as well).
So far, this series has been refreshingly original with its ideas and the mechanics of the world. The circular and branching function of time is wild, but not so weird that I can't wrap my head around it or accept the way it works in relation to the story. The demons/creatures are terrifying and mysterious, yet somehow manage to be pitiful in some ways. I cannot wait to see them further explored in the third and final book of this series!
I HIGHLY recommend this book and the previous book, if you haven't read it.
The characters are all great. The story masterfully blends character building with the plot, connecting all of the characters to the events that shaped their lives and each other in a way that furthers the plot without ever feeling slow or skimping on developing the characters' personalities. This is really good for me, as I won't find myself caring too much about a plot, no matter how tightly written, if I don't care about the characters. (By the way, Ellen and Riggs are probably my favorite characters across both books, though I have a soft spot for Peter/Whisper as well).
So far, this series has been refreshingly original with its ideas and the mechanics of the world. The circular and branching function of time is wild, but not so weird that I can't wrap my head around it or accept the way it works in relation to the story. The demons/creatures are terrifying and mysterious, yet somehow manage to be pitiful in some ways. I cannot wait to see them further explored in the third and final book of this series!
I HIGHLY recommend this book and the previous book, if you haven't read it.