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the_bees_books's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- 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
3.75
The exciting sequel to The Witness for the Dead, featuring a cast of beloved and new characters, plus a whole host of brand new mysteries!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Death, Grief, and Child death
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Murder, Suicide, Racism, and Domestic abuse
Minor: War, Violence, and Alcohol
bethanycrowepowell's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Murder, and Death
Minor: Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Suicide, Trafficking, Racism, and Homophobia
This book tangles with the way that the vulnerable are exploited in a place without safeguards in place, including teen girls. This is handled carefully, with all MCs showing horror about it, and no descriptions. It is also treated with the kind of sadness and nuance of complicity that marks a mature engagement with this kind of subject matter.
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