A review by grid
Tim Te Maro and the Subterranean Heartsick Blues by H.S. Valley

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I was less than halfway finished with this novel when I complained to my wife (who told me to read this) that the magic and setting seemed secondary to the romantic relationship, and asked if there was going to be an actual plot other than the main characters’ feelings for one another. She admitted there wasn’t going to be, and I almost put the book down. A few hours later, I just finished it and I’m not disappointed. I do still think it could have done with some other kind of plot, but there was conflict, even if a big part of it was just the main character’s conflicted feelings. I liked this well enough, and it was definitely a quick read. I’d read more by this author.