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This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
3.25
adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Quick takeaways:
Protagonist(s): Interchangeable
Antagonist(s): Circumstances
Plot: Confusing yet not?
Writing: Flowery
Overall: C+

Thoughts:
I liked the idea behind this a lot (two time-traveling and reality shifting operatives for rival organizations try to one up each other and in the process fall in love) but the writing was not my line. I got lost sometimes but liked the plot when I understood what is going on. If you like people professing their love in overwrought sentences, this is for you.