A review by whatchareadingheather
When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole

challenging dark informative mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I was sold on this book by its description of 'Rear Window' (haven't seen it but have seen 'Disturbia' which is close enough) meets 'Get Out' (which I have seen and it still gives me the chills thinking about the WTF-ness of it) and HO-LY SHIT was it accurate. I really don't want to spoil anything because when shit hit the fan it REALLY hit the fan so I guess y'all will just have to read it. My only issue was that it was VERY slow-paced for the first half of the book but the buildup was worth it and I think the pacing could absolutely be fixed in a film adaptation (someone get Nia DaCosta on the phone ASAP to direct this please).
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