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A review by sueread2030
Rat Race by Ashley Pines, Eden Emory
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
3.25 πππ π
I liked it, I just wasn't invested in it like book 1
In the dystopian world <u>Devil's Playground</u>, there are three games
Hide n' Seek
Rat Race
Truth and Dare
The second book of the wlw series, we meet Cam a they/them cowboy raised in a cult with a Mommy vibe and Aubrey an After Dark girl who is so fucked up in the head that she puts Harlequin to shame.
both characters are competing in the Rat Race but for different reasons
I loved how none of the characters are likableπ and by that, I mean that if I ever, heaven forbid, encounter anyone like them I would run as fast as I can.
Both Cam and Aubrey are extremely dark with over-the-line-morally-grey-touch-them-and-you-die vibes making them deservable for each other.
However, where in Hide n' Seek I got a full round understanding of the main characters, Vic and Khol, their background and motivations in addition to full comprehension of how the game is played, things are a bit vague here.
The Maze in Rat Race is not explained. I think the book relaied on readers knowing book 1. I think more world-building should have been present.
While I did get some background on Cam, Aubrey's was almost nonexistent. I did not know why she was this fucked up! I get that she was jealous of Natalie but why to the point of entering a deadly game just to kill her?!
There was a lot of repeated internal monologuing of the same thing that could have been cut off a bit to get more character dynamics. I found it extremely unfair that Aubrey got to come two times while Cam didn't.
overall, enjoyable and I am waiting for book 3
I liked it, I just wasn't invested in it like book 1
In the dystopian world <u>Devil's Playground</u>, there are three games
Hide n' Seek
Rat Race
Truth and Dare
The second book of the wlw series, we meet Cam a they/them cowboy raised in a cult with a Mommy vibe and Aubrey an After Dark girl who is so fucked up in the head that she puts Harlequin to shame.
both characters are competing in the Rat Race but for different reasons
I loved how none of the characters are likableπ and by that, I mean that if I ever, heaven forbid, encounter anyone like them I would run as fast as I can.
Both Cam and Aubrey are extremely dark with over-the-line-morally-grey-touch-them-and-you-die vibes making them deservable for each other.
However, where in Hide n' Seek I got a full round understanding of the main characters, Vic and Khol, their background and motivations in addition to full comprehension of how the game is played, things are a bit vague here.
The Maze in Rat Race is not explained. I think the book relaied on readers knowing book 1. I think more world-building should have been present.
While I did get some background on Cam, Aubrey's was almost nonexistent. I did not know why she was this fucked up! I get that she was jealous of Natalie but why to the point of entering a deadly game just to kill her?!
There was a lot of repeated internal monologuing of the same thing that could have been cut off a bit to get more character dynamics. I found it extremely unfair that Aubrey got to come two times while Cam didn't.
overall, enjoyable and I am waiting for book 3