A review by unchainedreader
The Monsters We Make by Kali White

3.0

This is a work of fiction based on the disappearance of Des Moines paper boys. The work primarily focuses on the Cox family. Crystal desperately wants to go to journalism school and uses the city's current situation as a source of motivation. Her brother Sammy is a quiet boy who delivers papers on Sunday mornings. Their mother Tina works as a hairdresser and a waitress in order to make end's meet. Although something sinister is definitely uncovered in this novel, readers do not learn the mysterious outcome of the paperboys - which is fitting considering this is still a mystery in the real world.

I wasn't sure if I was going to finish this book. It was had to get attached to any of the characters - they could have used some more development. I think the subject matter is what kept me reading and what will draw other readers in. Overall, it was a very fast read. It was enjoyable to read about a town that I frequent quite often even though the subject matter was disturbing.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.