A review by anjoureadsbooks
Oleander: A Great Expectations Retelling by Scarlett Drake

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Oh this book took my heart, gave it a beating and then put it back together. 

Jude is one of a kind. A true lover. His love was persevering enduring, and almost unconditional. Cas, my poor broken boy, I’m happy you found the love and happiness you deserve.

These two went through so much pain both together and separately. The ending was a reward for me. Seeing them happy and in love healed me.😭

PS: I really wish I could get a little novella of them just living life and being in love.🥹