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Evocation by S.T. Gibson
4.25
dark emotional tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is a book for character driven readers. Yes, there's supernatural stuff going on, a secret occult society, witches, mediums, demons, and there's allegedly a plot about dealing with a demon potentially collecting someone's soul, but that's all just set dressing and background aesthetic for the tangled knot of emotions and conflict between the main three characters. Fortunately for me, I did get quickly invested in the characters and their relationships and that was plenty to keep me interested. That being said, the pacing was a bit inconsistent and some of the more interesting stuff happens off page. I also feel like the characters went around in circles and didn't realize the obvious, but that fit the situation, so it wasn't too frustrating. Overall I enjoyed the spooky stuff, the tension, and the writing style.

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