Definitely, the premise is so intriguing. This could have been huge. Instead, we are stuck with unlikable characters(imo Parisa and Callum are the worst ones) who have only a semblance of depth and complexity. Better prose and dialogue would also have helped I believe.

But I understand being so invested that you just can't walk away. Good luck with Atlas Paradox! I hope the ending makes it all worth it.

Same here. I was so excited to read this. One could argue that my expectations were too high, but I genuinely don't think that was it.

Halfway is more than I could go, to be honest. Props to you for giving it more of a chance than I did.

65 pages in and I had to come here to ask if it's worth it. It's that bad.

Hah! Excellent one. I'm gonna have to steal that from you.

Exactly. The idea of a Library with knowledge beyond our wildest dreams and finding Guards to protect it is so appealing. The premise is why I kept reading.

Thank you for your input. Guess it's going on the DNF pile then.