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challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
From goodreads: “1905. A decade after the grisly murder of Oxford student Toby Feynsham, the case remains hauntingly unsolved. For Jeremy Kite, the crime not only stole his best friend, it destroyed his whole life. When an anonymous letter lands on his desk, accusing him of having killed Toby, Jem becomes obsessed with finally uncovering the truth.”
But what if the truth Jem uncovers will destroy them all? Is it worth digging up the painful past if danger still lurks within it?
Favorite Parts - The atmosphere, KJ Charles is amazing at historical scene setting. I literally changed my mind about who I thought was the murdered so many times. I also changed who I wanted to have done the deed multiple times. I didn’t see it coming. The characters were all so well done and the story was complex. I was worried the ending would be terrible, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Read This If You - love murder mysteries, want more queer historical fiction, love a story about a group of college friends
Moderate: Child death, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Outing, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism