My review
Have you ever had a book hangover so bad you can’t even form a simple thought without thinking about the book. I have been trying so hard to recover from The Murder Complex. Now I sit to write a review and I can’t find the right words to tell you how amazing this book was and how I have never read a book like this and I actually want you to read it because I think you should or need to, it’s a must. So now I will take a deep breath and try my best but I will warn you my words will do this book no justice it’s that friggin good…
The format of this book switches from Meadow to Zephyr our main characters. I actually loved this format, It was interesting to see the situation laid out with both characters each telling the story in each other’s point of view but the story moved forward it doesn’t play out the situation in both point of view (if that makes sense) I honestly adored both characters and seeing both of there lives in this world that no one dies, no one is allowed to leave and if you go out at night you could be killed. If you are killed it’s like no one really cares (maybe just your family) they leave you on the street and people clean you up like garbage and then business as usual. The world she builds actually prevented me from wanting to walk my dog at night. When I put the book down it took me a few minutes to get out of her world. You get such a strong sense of your surroundings and how scary this world is to live in.
The characters, I still think about them. Meadow, she is strong, passionate and will do anything for her family (no matter how I felt about them myself she cared about them), I loved her and I love how kick ass she was. Zephyr was kind of wimpy I thought, however he does have some ass kicking in him but it takes some time before it comes out. My heart breaks for him, like I wanted to hug him and tell him it’s ok but he also might scare me a little but Meadow scares me more. I understand the need for hard love but Meadow’s Father and Brother were hostile I thought and I know they did it out of love but something about what they did rubbed me the wrong way, I really felt for both Meadow and Peri (her little sister) they have such a love for each other and I know the entire family cared but with all the harshness in the world you would have hoped there would be at least a little family love but it goes very well with the story and totally works.
The Story, I just don’t even know what to say I don’t want to give anything away, I spend most of my time just saying Oh my god…Oh my god….WHAT!!!! The story flows has a fast pace and I never felt like I just wanted to get through the book, I absorbed every word and took in all the emotions coming off the pages. I some points I may have yelled out loud and actually had to put the book down to talk to myself about what was happening. The end leaves so much in your head. I loved all the twists and turns and I enjoyed learning the secrets about Meadow and the world. I was completely blown away and turned every page holding my breath waiting to see what happened next.
I gave The Murder Complex by Lindsay Cummings 5/5 stars and would have given it more stars if the rating system allowed. I adored the characters, loved the world in a scary kind of post-apocalyptic kind of way (if you can love a post apocalyptic world love this one) and a need for more. I 100% recommend this book. I honestly hope this review made a little bit of sense lol I just LOVED this book.
Thank you for stopping by to check out my review 🙂
Wow, sounds good. The cover on this one jumped out at me so I was curious. Sounds very fast paced and anytime a book makes you stop and think about what’s happening that’s a good sign. 🙂 Glad it was awesome- I’ll have to check it out.
Thanks! It’s totally worth reading.
I didn’t read this in too much detail because this is on my pile to read but I’m a so, so happy to see that you loved it and had a book hangover. thinking I’ll have to push this up my pile because I don’t think I’ll be able to wait much longer!
I didn’t give any spoilers but I totally understand. I do that too for books I want to read. Also this cover needs to be made in Lego….just sayin 😉
This book sounds really good. I’m glad to hear that it isn’t too gruesome too. I will have to read this one. 🙂
Gah Michelle! What are you doing to me? I was getting ready to go buy this (which is against my budget rules) and it’s not out until June!!! I know I would love it, so now I just have to wait :'(
I just realized I never put EArc by it. You can pre-order it 😉
I didn’t realize this one is told from two point of views. I love book with multiple point of views.
Are there many gruesome details in this book? because I usually don’t like those and post-apocalyptic and dystopia books seem to have the highest risk of having gross scenes. I don’t mind reading about someone getting killed or dying, but I just don’t want to read about all the gruesome details if that makes sense?
For some reason I really don’t like the cover for this one, but your review totally convinced me I have to add this one to my to-read list. Great review! I am looking forward to reading this one 🙂
I think that was what made me not want it originally was the cover but after reading the book, I get the cover. No gruesome scenes it’s more of an implied death then actual detailed deaths. I don’t think I would have liked it this much if it did 🙂
I don’t know why, but I just don’t like that cover. It’s a good thing it does make sense after reading it, I like covers that have soem connection with the story. And I am happy to hear there are no gruesome details. I am looking forward to reading this one 🙂
It’s a love hate thing when a book leaves such an impression. It’s like anything you read from now on will be bland. I am looking forward to reading this book myself, so I’m jealous you got to read it right away.
I almost skipped it, I saw it on edelweiss and thought no that’s not a book for me….so very glad I took a chance, you never know 🙂
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