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mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While the plot was intriguing and kept me engaged, I found the author's reliance on the 'gay villain' trope to be exausting. The portrayal of the gay characters was particularly troubling: one depicted as a heroin addict meeting a tragic end in his mid-20s, and the other committing suicide after assaulting a child. I felt as though the author had a very narrow and negative view of LGBTQ+ people, which has left me uninterested in exploring more of her work.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Suicide