A review by beeping_librarian
The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean

dark mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Not bad. Mysterious and unsettling. Motherhood/chosen family, and how love can twist you to do terrible things. There were attempts to add levity and deep personal connections, neither of which really worked. 

Flipping back and forth in time kept me guessing enough to stay engaged, but a lot of the dialogue and characters themselves were just not very interesting. The romance subplot was not believable. The ending was depressing. 
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