A review by betweentheshelves
The Black Queen by Jumata Emill

dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A dark, twisty thriller that's sure to keep you on the edge of your seat as you're reading it. All the clues and pieces are given to you fairly early in the novel, but they don't really all come together until the end. And when they do, you will be despearte to see how it all unfolds!

One of the comp titles for this is One of Us is Lying, which I think is a great comparison. Fans of that book will definitely love this one. As we learn more and more about Nova's history, the mystery behind her death gets more and more complex. As a debut book, Jumata Emill should definitely be on your radar! 

The two narrators also helps to add to the mystery of the book overall. Each of their voices were distint, and the two narrators for the audiobook did a fantastic job. Thanks to LibroFM for an advanced audiobook copy of this book! You'll definitely want it on your TBR when it comes out at the end of this month!
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