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A review by courtthebookgirl
Locust Lane by Stephen Amidon
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a truly fantastic mystery with literary fiction vibes. I inhaled this in the course of one day; it was captivating.
Amidon expertly crafts a mystery surrounding the death of a young newcomer, Eden, who has befriended some local wealthy teenagers. The air of suspicion follows main players Christopher, Jake, and Hannah who were the last to see Eden alive.
Simultaneously, we are embroiled in the drama of the neighborhood adults, including the parents of the accused teenagers. And no one is quite who they seem.
From the very first chapter, the reader is propelled into the lives of the townsfolk of Emerson Heights and left to wonder: who really killed Eden?
This book warrants content warnings: sexual assault, BDSM, pornography, infidelity, racism, sexism, drugs, and more. I’m a pretty sensitive reader and I didn’t have any trouble with this book, but I’d advise others to read up a bit to be sure it’s your speed.
I was drawn in by the excellent writing and stayed for the captivating storytelling. The ending was perfection. 5 stars.
Amidon expertly crafts a mystery surrounding the death of a young newcomer, Eden, who has befriended some local wealthy teenagers. The air of suspicion follows main players Christopher, Jake, and Hannah who were the last to see Eden alive.
Simultaneously, we are embroiled in the drama of the neighborhood adults, including the parents of the accused teenagers. And no one is quite who they seem.
From the very first chapter, the reader is propelled into the lives of the townsfolk of Emerson Heights and left to wonder: who really killed Eden?
This book warrants content warnings: sexual assault, BDSM, pornography, infidelity, racism, sexism, drugs, and more. I’m a pretty sensitive reader and I didn’t have any trouble with this book, but I’d advise others to read up a bit to be sure it’s your speed.
I was drawn in by the excellent writing and stayed for the captivating storytelling. The ending was perfection. 5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Drug use