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A review by fictionandflora
Pack of Lies by Charlie Adhara
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.5
Picked this up with low expectations and it still somehow managed to fall short.
The story follows Julian and Eli as the try to solve the mysteries surrounding a local legend. Julien is an actor looking into the mysterious note left behind by his crytpzoologist brother and Eli is a werewolf with “a dark past” managing a local shelter for werewolves in need.
I liked Julien for the most part and thought he could have been a really interesting and complex character if the author gave him a chance. Instead he’s sidelined by the authors obvious favoritism towards Eli, who’s personality I’m sure is meant to be charismatic and flirty but was generally just annoying and mean spirited. They have absolutely no chemistry and the banter was bleh. I liked Eli more when he wasn’t interacting with Julien but every time they were on page together I could feel myself loosing interest. The third act conflict was both highly predictable and convoluted. I was almost believing in their relationship and that dashed any hope I had. Unfortunate
They mystery(s) we’re interesting enough to keep me engaged and was often the only thing keeping the book in my hand.
The story follows Julian and Eli as the try to solve the mysteries surrounding a local legend. Julien is an actor looking into the mysterious note left behind by his crytpzoologist brother and Eli is a werewolf with “a dark past” managing a local shelter for werewolves in need.
I liked Julien for the most part and thought he could have been a really interesting and complex character if the author gave him a chance. Instead he’s sidelined by the authors obvious favoritism towards Eli, who’s personality I’m sure is meant to be charismatic and flirty but was generally just annoying and mean spirited. They have absolutely no chemistry and the banter was bleh. I liked Eli more when he wasn’t interacting with Julien but every time they were on page together I could feel myself loosing interest. The third act conflict was both highly predictable and convoluted. I was almost believing in their relationship and that dashed any hope I had. Unfortunate
They mystery(s) we’re interesting enough to keep me engaged and was often the only thing keeping the book in my hand.