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A review by soobooksalot
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"We're done letting them down."
Razorblade Tears, as suggested by the title, is a story of contrasts. Harsh realities on every page.
I knew early on this would be a five-star read for me.
Ike and Buddy Lee have no reason to travel in the same circles, other than for their sons. Isiah and Derek - a biracial and happily married gay couple, fathers to a young daughter - were both murdered in cold blood for reasons unknown.
Their fathers spent time on the inside and aren't taking kindly to the world without their boys, despite their complicated relationships and lack of acceptance.
Buddy Lee and Ike are going to do what the police haven't, and find out who is responsible for their deaths.
Family isn't always blood related.
Razorblade Tears is all at once beautiful and heartbreaking; violent and touching.
The entire book is strengths - the pacing and plot, compelling and flawed characters, twists, and some absolutely amazing prose.
"Southern noir" author S.A. Cosby has an instant fan in me.
Recommended, so many times over!
Razorblade Tears, as suggested by the title, is a story of contrasts. Harsh realities on every page.
I knew early on this would be a five-star read for me.
Ike and Buddy Lee have no reason to travel in the same circles, other than for their sons. Isiah and Derek - a biracial and happily married gay couple, fathers to a young daughter - were both murdered in cold blood for reasons unknown.
Their fathers spent time on the inside and aren't taking kindly to the world without their boys, despite their complicated relationships and lack of acceptance.
Buddy Lee and Ike are going to do what the police haven't, and find out who is responsible for their deaths.
Family isn't always blood related.
Razorblade Tears is all at once beautiful and heartbreaking; violent and touching.
The entire book is strengths - the pacing and plot, compelling and flawed characters, twists, and some absolutely amazing prose.
"Southern noir" author S.A. Cosby has an instant fan in me.
Recommended, so many times over!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Grief, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Hate crime, Blood, Cancer, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, Sexual content, Transphobia, Alcohol, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder