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dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Let's just say The Fear left me with many, many new fears.
So, originally, I picked up this book with fairly low standards, as the previous few books I've read from Natasha Preston weren't exactly my cup of tea. "I'll give these books one last chance" is what I told myself as I walked out of the bookstore. This book exceeded my expectations in so many ways. The twists were rich and meaningful to the story. My head was definitely spinning by the time the final twist was revealed.
So, originally, I picked up this book with fairly low standards, as the previous few books I've read from Natasha Preston weren't exactly my cup of tea. "I'll give these books one last chance" is what I told myself as I walked out of the bookstore. This book exceeded my expectations in so many ways. The twists were rich and meaningful to the story. My head was definitely spinning by the time the final twist was revealed.
Briefly, the characters felt like real people, the plot was well thought out, and the clues all added up in the end. The final twist is believable, but not necessarily predictable. Whether or not this book is a literary masterpiece is entirely irrelevant, because I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this story.
And no, I will not be getting any amount of sleep tonight after that last page.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Torture, Kidnapping, and Violence
Minor: Suicide and Death of parent
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