Reviews with content warning for Gore - Jackal

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mollieweitzman's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was really good and the first two acts were amazing but by the third there just got to be so many plot twists and plot holes that it kind of just felt overwhelming. And little things too that got on my nerves like can a nine-year old really recite that many names from memory? A little unrealistic. Some of the magic didn’t really make sense, a lot left unexplained and not in a mysterious way like in an unfinished thought way with the ends not tied up. Overall a really good thrilling read with a supernatural element.

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whimsicalish's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

For the most part, I enjoyed this ride. I don't read many horror but Adams did a great job with the atmosphere and describing the evil in the forest. The writing is descriptive enough to get a sense of dread, while being easy to read.

When I was getting to the climax, I was worried the book was heading to an overdone direction. I was pleasantly surprised finding something new!

There are a few pieces of info that either, don't get an explanation or just the sake of a red herring. My biggest feedback/negative is a line from the MC that states her "reasoning" about the innocence of a man.

MC is very much attracted to this man from her childhood. She later deems he is innocent because he's attractive and his emotions show in his eyes. (Adams also states MC is in her 30s and consumes a ton of true crime.) Umm? There are serial killers KNOWN for their charisma and conventional attractiveness by society. What a strange thing to write...I am utterly baffled with the MC not trusting anyone, then quickly okays this man; simply because he's hot and doesn't have cold, dead eyes?

Adams does a great job creating dialogue in this story about racism. Even weaves real history from Johnstown, Pennsylvania into Jackal.

I am interested if Adams has more stories in the future. I hope they continue to write and grow.

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boba_n_books's review

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This unique book takes elements of mystery and thriller and merges them with some science fiction. I enjoyed all the twists and turns throughout the search for Caroline and how Liz uncovers the past to help unravel the future. The shadow element is intriguing, and I wish it had been fleshed (lol) out more.

Though the book had its slow moments, I really enjoyed the story and appreciated the deeper meaning and commentary about the advancement of the Black community and the suppression of Black stories.

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