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pintsizedjuggernaut's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Hate crime, Gun violence, Child death, Blood, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Murder, Mass/school shootings, Kidnapping, Violence, Sexual violence, Death of parent, and Gore
isabelsophiex's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Violence, and Death
Minor: Child abuse
hellarachel's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Mass/school shootings, Racism, Murder, Violence, and Torture
hugsy85's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Kidnapping, Child death, Child abuse, Mass/school shootings, Racism, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Murder, and Violence
starlightandcoffee's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Child death, Death, Murder, Blood, Racism, Cursing, Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Gore
emilyrosebooks's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Murder, Torture, Mass/school shootings, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Violence, Death of parent, Death, Blood, Racism, Hate crime, Colonisation, Child abuse, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, and Gun violence
speculativeshelves's review against another edition
- 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 has a beautiful writing style and I really enjoyed the protagonist. I loved the exploration of race (particularly the experience of a Black sheriff trying to change the state of policing within his small town - is it even possible?), white supremacy and Christian nationalism - it feels very relevant to the current sociopolitical climate of the United States.
The pacing in the middle didn't quite work for me which is why it's not quite a 5 star but I definitely intend to read more by this author! Also the audiobook narrator is fantastic.
Graphic: Murder, Racism, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Mass/school shootings, Pedophilia, and Child abuse
shelbypm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence, Racial slurs, and Racism
eeefann125's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Physical abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Grief, Terminal illness, Body horror, Slavery, Kidnapping, Trafficking, Sexual content, Rape, and Racial slurs
micasreads's review against another edition
4.0
Started: April 26, 2024
Finished: April 29, 2024
Format: Digital & Audio
Genre: Thriller
Titus Crown is the first Black sheriff in a small, usually quiet, Virginia town. On the anniversary of his taking the Sheriff position, a school teacher is shot by a former student. When Titus begins to investigate, he discovers the horrible truth of the student/teacher relationship and they horrible things they have done along with another man. Titus must find the man to stop the bloodshed.
I've heard so much about this author and thought this would be a good book to start with.
I learned two things: Cosby is good for a slow burn thriller, and I get through his books faster on audio. This was also the first time that I started a book on my Kindle and finished it via audio. That being said, this was a really well-done story that offered a lot of unexpected backstory and a great mystery. While I felt the "aha" moment was a little obvious; the story that went with it was unexpected. I enjoyed this novel and can't wait to read more from S.A. Cosby.
Graphic: Murder and Racism
Moderate: Child abuse and Child death
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Violence, and Religious bigotry