Spoiler-Free Review:
Dark City by Anna Mocikat is action-packed and takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. It follows main characters: Colton, Jean, Eurydice, Eric, Bombshell, Vincent, and Louis.

The book contained many interesting Sci-Fi aspects that I found to be really enjoyable. I especially liked the contrast of the desolate, post-apocalyptic world with these enhanced cyber-machines and people. It really felt like what a potential post-apocalyptic world might look like if it existed in reality.

The supernatural elements of the books like the presence of vampires and demons added a fantastical element to the story. This was done in a way I haven’t really seen before in other books, making the story unique in that aspect. I really enjoyed seeing how these elements interacted throughout the story.

The characters were pretty intriguing and I like how they were all connected to each other in some way. Throughout the entire story, I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out who or what Vincent was and why his people were the enemies of the Dark Ones. Eurydice was compelling villain, she was well developed and multi-dimensional. While she is evil, her romance with Vincent and the little cracks in her armor present her as a multi-dimensional character.

While Colton is toted as this big hero in this book, he is far from being perfect. He is dealing with different issues in this book, particularly his declining health. It was great to see the weaknesses in a hero who is considered to be practically invincible. His identity reveal was shocking and worth the wait as I felt attached to his character.

Bombshell was a cyborg female character who nearly always said something that lightened the mood. Her character was like a bit of fresh air against the gloom, grim mood of the story. I think she is also the first cyborg main character I’ve read about. I loved that she experienced real human emotions, instead of being cold and emotionless as technology and robots are usually portrayed.

The plot of the story was a bit predictable, especially at the beginning which I disliked. The story is also a bit tricky to get into, but after a few chapters it really starts to get interesting. Several events happen throughout the story that propel the plot forward, but for the most part these feel natural and not overly forced. I loved and diliked the cliffhanger at the end of the story. It was a good tactic to end the book while keeping readers engaged, especially since Dark City was the second book in the series. However, I just wanted to read on and finish the rest of the story.

Overall, I enjoyed the book pretty well. I thought that the plot was a bit predictable, but I really enjoyed the world and the characters. I think my favorite part of the story was probably the mix of the fantastical/supernatural elements with the Sci-Fi ones.

If you’re looking for a Sci-Fi story with compelling characters and an interesting world, this book is for you.

Rating: 3.75/5 ⭐
Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Cyberpunk
Author: Anna Mocikat
Publication Date: 17 September 2020