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A review by zana_reads_arcs
Burying Eva Flores by Jennifer Alsever
4.0
I was pleasantly surprised by this novel! I love audiobooks with a full cast, and combine that with a YA thriller and mini mystery, I was sold at first glance.
It did start a bit slow for me though, which left me wondering when the actual plot would start. But around the 25-30% mark, when Sophia starts to write in her journal, the pace picked up quickly and it became a quick and fun read.
I liked that Sophia and Eva aren't likeable characters, though their flaws are relatable. The side characters are developed enough that they're not just there to propel the plot along. It's refreshing to see them actually act as foils to the MC and help her in her character development.
The main villain can come off as slightly tropey at times, but in the end, he's also believable. Predatory men like him are all too common.
Some of the text messages and police reports and interviews can be a hit or miss though. Since they're included in a nonlinear fashion, it was a bit hard to discern the present from the past.
Thank you to BooksGoSocial Audio and NetGalley for this audio arc.
It did start a bit slow for me though, which left me wondering when the actual plot would start. But around the 25-30% mark, when Sophia starts to write in her journal, the pace picked up quickly and it became a quick and fun read.
I liked that Sophia and Eva aren't likeable characters, though their flaws are relatable. The side characters are developed enough that they're not just there to propel the plot along. It's refreshing to see them actually act as foils to the MC and help her in her character development.
The main villain can come off as slightly tropey at times, but in the end, he's also believable. Predatory men like him are all too common.
Some of the text messages and police reports and interviews can be a hit or miss though. Since they're included in a nonlinear fashion, it was a bit hard to discern the present from the past.
Thank you to BooksGoSocial Audio and NetGalley for this audio arc.