A review by janettebm
The Mantis by Kōtarō Isaka

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Don't judge a book by it's cover. I would never have picked up this book but it was recommended to me and I grudgingly started it. It was beautifully written with wonderful character engagement.  Highly recommended to just open it and not look at the cover until the end