A review by sniderbeebooks
Beneath the Burn by Pam Godwin

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

2.5

I had to force myself to finish this book. I'd hoped it would end my reading slump, not contribute. Alas, I felt nothing for this couple. I didn't sympathize with them over their trauma, nor did I tolerate their B.S. well. And they had some serious B.S. between them.
The most likable character is Nathan, the protector, and that's pretty messed up considering he's a side character. 
Still, I'm partly blaming my current bad attitude for some of my animosity towards this book. It is still Pam Godwin, afterall. I get what she was trying to do, but this one just missed the mark for me.