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A review by kspears
Margaret and the Mystery of the Missing Body by Megan Milks
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“Where detective fiction promises knowledge and order, this story is aligned with unknowing” (p. 255).
Margaret, a child sleuth, grows up and loses her sense of self. This novel is queer in every sense of the word. It explores the early queer isolationism, finding family, and recognizing that societal pressure is a red herring to genuine acceptance of self.
The final letter of the book sent me into a research spiral and emotional tailspin.
Margaret, a child sleuth, grows up and loses her sense of self. This novel is queer in every sense of the word. It explores the early queer isolationism, finding family, and recognizing that societal pressure is a red herring to genuine acceptance of self.
The final letter of the book sent me into a research spiral and emotional tailspin.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Toxic friendship