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The Blue Bar by Damyanti Biswas
2.25
dark mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I'm not sure if I read the same book as everyone, unfortunately... While I enjoyed the general plot and police procedural approach, I felt like the book dragged on and on without building much tension. It was often confusing with the multiple PoVs and I had trouble understanding their motivations. With the ending, some elements didn't feel as though they were treated with care and were instead added for the shock factor. I really wanted to like it, but this one just wasn't it for me.

*Thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*