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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
Why haven’t I heard more buzz about this? Loved it.
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Violence
Moderate: Racial slurs, Murder
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love how Brendan Slocumb weaves themes of injustice, greed, and racism (past and present) with beautiful threads of musical artistry to create a compelling mystery. The alternating timelines between present day and the 1920s worked well, and I enjoyed Bern’s and Eboni’s slow uncovering of the truth around Josephine and Freddy.
Even if the last quarter of the book required a suspension of disbelief as all the pieces fell into place, it was a great story. Slocumb’s note at the end added valuable context.
Even if the last quarter of the book required a suspension of disbelief as all the pieces fell into place, it was a great story. Slocumb’s note at the end added valuable context.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Enjoyed this but I think I liked the first one better (hard not to compare). This one took me a little while to get into, but once I did, the pages flew.
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Murder
Moderate: Ableism, Confinement, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Violence, Police brutality, Murder
Minor: Cursing, Mental illness, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail