Scan barcode
A review by meadhbh
The Launch Party by Lauren Forry
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Ten lucky strangers have been invited on the trip of a lifetime. They're about to be the first people to get to experience the first ever hotel on the moon. But almost as soon as they arrive, something seems off. There are no staff anywhere to be found in the massive hotel. And then the first body turns up. Trapped in space with no way home, waiting for help to arrive, they must decide who they can trust before the killer strikes again.
The concept of this book was intriguing to me, but it never really followed through on that promise. The characters felt like tropes rather than real people and the central mystery was convoluted and overcomplicated. The one thing I did feel like was done right was the pacing. It definitely drew me in and made me eager to finish, I just wasn't particularly satisfied with where it ended up.
A copy of this book was provided to me for free through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The concept of this book was intriguing to me, but it never really followed through on that promise. The characters felt like tropes rather than real people and the central mystery was convoluted and overcomplicated. The one thing I did feel like was done right was the pacing. It definitely drew me in and made me eager to finish, I just wasn't particularly satisfied with where it ended up.
A copy of this book was provided to me for free through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.