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A review by houxli
Inextricably Tied by Aveda Vice
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Dialogue is a highlight here. Sex scenes are hot and build character.
Worldbuilding is obtuse but can be partially parsed out through context clues. The settings and space, and more so the position of the characters within that space, are not described well. Great for the dream sequences, annoying for everything else.
Harbinger is the weakest character I've read in a while. Despite her arc being about trust and Flint letting go, she can't take a single step without him even after development. Her Standard Heroine Personality #2 "I'm too damaged and self-sacrificing to be loved!" is unbearable. I'm not even sure she's good at her job.
Flint is also boring, but his neurosis is addressed and dealt with. Agony is a joy. Their emotional intimacy was a bit of a leap, but besides the initial declaration, their dynamic before and after is great.
There's fun stuff here. I would suggest this.
I can't help but wonder if Vice likes Durarara!!, where there's another Irish fairy in a catsuit and visored helmet.
Worldbuilding is obtuse but can be partially parsed out through context clues. The settings and space, and more so the position of the characters within that space, are not described well. Great for the dream sequences, annoying for everything else.
Harbinger is the weakest character I've read in a while. Despite her arc being about trust and Flint letting go, she can't take a single step without him even after development. Her Standard Heroine Personality #2 "I'm too damaged and self-sacrificing to be loved!" is unbearable. I'm not even sure she's good at her job.
Flint is also boring, but his neurosis is addressed and dealt with. Agony is a joy. Their emotional intimacy was a bit of a leap, but besides the initial declaration, their dynamic before and after is great.
There's fun stuff here. I would suggest this.