A review by fictionlostandfound
Wasps in the Ice Cream by Tim McGregor

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wasps in the Ice Cream by Tim McGregor is a gem of a book that reeled me in from the very beginning. It is a dark and tender coming of age story that is set in the summer of 1987.  It gave me all the nostalgic feelings of restless summer nights when innocence and naivety are at their peak; constantly seeking something without out knowing what it is you need or want. I definitely felt a whole range of emotions throughout this story and the overlaying darkness gave you a wonderful unsettling feeling. It gave me some serious King vibes, which I loved. I really enjoyed this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Raw Dog Screaming Press for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.