Reviews with content warning for Fire/Fire injury - Small Favors

The bright yellow cover of the book initially drew me in, little did I know how deceiving it was! It took a while for the story to build up, but once it did, I found myself hooked by the strange events that began to unfold. The author did an excellent job of keeping me engaged during the last half of the story, and I struggled to put the book down.

I realized that there were a few unanswered questions that left me wondering.

For example, I couldn't help but question if Ellerie's parents were still alive and safe. Also, I was curious about why Whitaker was released from his bonds when Ellerie wished for them to leave the town and not return. These questions left me feeling a bit unsatisfied, but I suppose it's up to our interpretation of what happens next!

The ending was a bit anticlimactic.

However, after all the twists and turns throughout the story, it was a relief to see Ellerie have a resemblance of a happy ending.

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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carolibrary's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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dark medium-paced

5.0

This is an incredible work of folk horror, regardless of age. It's brutal and gruesome, so be prepared for that going in, but it's also compelling and creative. I couldn't stop reading it, and would get upset when my reading was interrupted. I HAD to learn what came next. I was in a reading slump, and this certainly pulled me out. Do not be fooled by the flowers on the cover or the beekeeping/cottagecore aesthetic, Erin Craig holds nothing back on the horror. It borders on slasher.

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