![]() I’m pleased to say that this book has a good mix of both, plot and character. But sometimes it’s difficult for authors to go from plot to people. ![]() Obviously, there are exceptions to each rule (The Scorpio Races is an excellent example of a character-driven fantasy book). Where a lot of fantasy is plot-driven, with a big focus on world-building, there is often a complete change as contemporary tends to be character-driven, with little to no world-building. It’s that contemporary is such a different beast to fantasy. It’s not that I don’t think they can do it. When I hear that a good fantasy author is releasing a contemporary book, I get a bit nervous. She discovers how thin the line is between virtue and vanity, generosity and greed. Soon, Pru begins to uncover truths about Quint, her peers and even herself. ![]() But there is one person on whom her powers consistently backfire: Quint Erickson, her slacker of a lab partner and all-round mortal enemy. Pru giddily makes use of the power, flexing it on everyone from public vandals to karaoke hecklers. Her dreams of karmic justice are fulfilled when, after a night out with her friends, she wakes up with the sudden ability to cast instant karma on those around her. Book review: Instant Karma by Marissa MeyerĬhronic overachiever Prudence Daniels is always quick to cast judgement on the residents of her coastal town. ![]()
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