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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
โข ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐ก๐๐ ๐ :
-classic cars + street racing
-fast paced, high stakes, action packed stories
-crime thrillers with complex characters
-character driven stories about family & redemption
-moral ambiguity
โข ๐๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ช๐๐๐ฉ๐จ :
When I finished reading All the Sinners Bleed, I just wasnโt ready to move on from SA Cosby. I needed more! I went into this one completely blind simply because it was available on Libby, & it turned out to be my favorite read of March.
Cosbyโs writing is sharp & vivid, with atmospheric southern grit & emotionally complex characters. Even though Bug is a criminal, he is firecly loyal to his family, & you canโt help but root for him as he tries to navigate his way out of a mess that keeps pulling him back in. My husband is a huge car guy, & I loved the shop talk.
What really stood out to me was Cosbyโs ability to blend high-octane action with deeply personal stakes. This book is suspenseful in more ways than one. The pulse-pounding car chases are thrilling, but knowing whatโs on the line if things donโt work out is the real motivation. Itโs more than just a crime story-itโs about family, redemption, & the weight of circumstances & choices.
If you like fast-paced, character-driven stories with a bit of heart & a lot of grit, buckle up for a wild ride because Blacktop Wasteland is definitely worth the read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
S.A. Cosby is a master.
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Really liked the characters, liked the message, gives interesting perspective on why people do bad things
dark
tense
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is my second SA Cosby novel, after I read Razorblade Tears I picked this one and All the Sinners Bleed Up.
I didnโt like this one quite as much as Razorblade Tears but damn does Cosby have a way with words and developing a character on page.
The action is gripping and stressful (in an exciting way). Cosby shines with his MMCโs making them multi dimensional. Watching Beauregard wrestle between two visions of himself - one where he believes himself to be a certain way and one where he wants to be something different is so damn raw and thought provoking.
I didnโt like this one quite as much as Razorblade Tears but damn does Cosby have a way with words and developing a character on page.
The action is gripping and stressful (in an exciting way). Cosby shines with his MMCโs making them multi dimensional. Watching Beauregard wrestle between two visions of himself - one where he believes himself to be a certain way and one where he wants to be something different is so damn raw and thought provoking.
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a fun, quick read. Crime fiction with just enough complexity and nuance to keep me immersed in the narrative. Unique voice and unique protagonist. Good stuff.