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I absolutely loved this book. I will say it does need to come with some trigger warnings since it’s based in a prison! Dark, tautly written with flawed and real characters, I couldn't stop reading! At the heart of the story is Angela Wong, who was 16 years old when she went missing, not to be found until 14 years later. When her remains are found, near best friend Geo's childhood home, we learn that Geo is implicated in her murder. Geo soon begins a 5-year jail sentence, along with her boyfriend at the time, Calvin, who is sentenced to life in jail. But when Geo is released, bodies start turning up in the same spot as Angela's. Calvin has escaped from prison and the police think he's responsible for these murders too. Will he come after Geo next? Told in 5 parts with 2 main characters, I found everything about this book engaging - the plot, the characters and the writing. There are some moments where Geo flashes back into the past, but it's done so eloquently as to not disrupt from the tension and forward movement of the plot.
This book was disturbing but I also couldn’t put it down. Very compelling.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
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Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Graphic: Child death, Sexual assault, Murder
dark
tense
fast-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-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:
Yes
dark
medium-paced