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A review by spinesinaline
Symbiosis by Tony Batton
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Big thanks to the author for a review copy! My fave thriller series, I'm so glad there's a new book continuing the story.
This latest in the Interface series involves even more powerful and intricate tech than the previous books and seeing the wonder and horror of how it can be used will certainly make you hesitate when considering your current devices.
I would highly recommend reading the earlier books before this third instalment as the antics and adrenaline and stress keep ramping up. There’s enough exposition throughout that you’ll likely be able to put together the earlier events yourself and the plot here isn’t entirely reliant on the previous books but it would help to have the background if for nothing more than to keep track of this massive cast.
Along with the sheer number of people and their varied motivations, this plot will always keep you guessing. There are so many twists and turns and last-minute reveals. Some of the twists have just enough hints that you might be able to anticipate where the story is going but it’s a thrill whether you’re taken by surprise or not.
With all of the excitement of this book and seeing these characters back together for more adventures, I am so pumped to revisit the whole series and see once more how it all comes together. There is just enough resolution here to wrap up the story but I still have loads of questions about where the characters will go next.
This latest in the Interface series involves even more powerful and intricate tech than the previous books and seeing the wonder and horror of how it can be used will certainly make you hesitate when considering your current devices.
I would highly recommend reading the earlier books before this third instalment as the antics and adrenaline and stress keep ramping up. There’s enough exposition throughout that you’ll likely be able to put together the earlier events yourself and the plot here isn’t entirely reliant on the previous books but it would help to have the background if for nothing more than to keep track of this massive cast.
Along with the sheer number of people and their varied motivations, this plot will always keep you guessing. There are so many twists and turns and last-minute reveals. Some of the twists have just enough hints that you might be able to anticipate where the story is going but it’s a thrill whether you’re taken by surprise or not.
With all of the excitement of this book and seeing these characters back together for more adventures, I am so pumped to revisit the whole series and see once more how it all comes together. There is just enough resolution here to wrap up the story but I still have loads of questions about where the characters will go next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Terminal illness and Medical content