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The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
5.0
adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This book destroyed me. I've had it on my TBR for a good ten years, recommended by an old high school acquaintance, and didn't get to it until now. And oh, man.

The pacing, the many buildups and payoffs, the plot that kept me guessing, all of it speaks to masterful writing. What a well-crafted book!