Reviews

Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur

delaneybarry's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Incest, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Medical trauma, and Death of parent

whattaylorreads's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.75

I've been missing Succession and this book was a salve for that specific type of heartache. I found this to be very well-written, with complex and interesting (if at times unlikable) characters. P.S., in my head, I pictured Adam exclusively as Bill Walton, who passed during my time reading this book. Rest in Peace Bill, you are a San Diego legend. 

gmanclsaxon's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

bookshappythoughts's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

𝕃𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕝𝕖 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕤
By Adrienne Brodeur @adriennebrodeur

A domestic family fiction with a sucker punch to the gut.

We have the Gardner family.
Ken is a businessman with political ambition.
Abby, the sister, an artist relying on her brothers good will to sustain her creativity and Adam, their father, who is a brilliant oceanographer, but he's decided to come off his bipolar medication!

Que Steph, who is new to the area and about to unearth some deep dark secrets! 

🎭 Family Drama
🪆 Family secrets
🎨 Strained relationships
🎯 Elements of control 

This story has good pace, interesting characters, and a wonderful sense of place based in Cape Cod. 

Favourite quote

'Our scars are what make us unique. Nothing broken is ever lost.'

If you liked Paper Palace, you will enjoy Little Monsters!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me! 🤓

corinneeg's review against another edition

4.5

oh abby, my heart breaks for you.

mschwartz's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

laivey's review against another edition

4.0

Would’ve given it a 5 if the men had actually seen repercussions for their horrible beliefs and actions.

smithce23's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.0

addiehoseck's review against another edition

3.0

Intriguing characters but kind of a let down in the story overall

clo79's review against another edition

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• 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? Yes

3.0