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The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles by Malka Ann Older

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antifuchs's review

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adventurous emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

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

4.0

fairybookaholic's review

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adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.5

laurentined's review

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Like the first book, it's alright, just a bit middling. It's takes a while to really get itself on track as to what the actual mystery is so it tends to drag, though the short chapter help it go quickly.
The sci fi Sherlock and Watson should be endearing but both characters are a pretty thin caricature. The writing style seems like it's meant to be academic but there isn't a great sense of personality in it so it just winds up feeling clunky instead.
I'm here out of loyalty to a sapphic series though.