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Breathe In, Bleed Out
by Brian McAuley
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Spoiler free
I will be the first to say that a slasher is not my usual genre but oh my goodness this book might make it one.
I devoured this within one day. I could not put it down.
In a nutshell: addictive, fast paced, atmospheric and tense.
Plot:
Now as I said I’m not usually one for slashers so for me this plot was addictive in all the best ways. I could not put it down and found myself trying to read at every chance I could (even while standing making tea).
The journey of our FMC grief and the vulnerability that led her to the state that she is in and the events that follow as a result of that grief was so profound in a sense that you just wanted to see her get through it.
I loved the twists and turns, I did NOT predict this ending even though at one point I did think I had it sussed. I in fact did not!
Characters:
All characters were well flushed out and all have believable albeit “stereotypical “ personalities and connections to each other.
I loved that we aren’t sure ever step of the way who is reliable and who isn’t.
My only other note is “justice for miles”.
Setting:
I found the setting MADE this book as creepy and tense as it was. The vastness of the desert and the isolation that you imagine just conjures up a real feeling of tension and on the edge of your seatness (definitely not a word) as you make your way through this book. My heart was definitely in my mouth on more than on occasion.
I really really enjoyed this book and I think I’ll start exploring this genre more, if my heart can take it.
Thank you to the author and Netgally for providing me with this earc review copy at this time.
All opinions are my own.
I will be the first to say that a slasher is not my usual genre but oh my goodness this book might make it one.
I devoured this within one day. I could not put it down.
In a nutshell: addictive, fast paced, atmospheric and tense.
Plot:
Now as I said I’m not usually one for slashers so for me this plot was addictive in all the best ways. I could not put it down and found myself trying to read at every chance I could (even while standing making tea).
The journey of our FMC grief and the vulnerability that led her to the state that she is in and the events that follow as a result of that grief was so profound in a sense that you just wanted to see her get through it.
I loved the twists and turns, I did NOT predict this ending even though at one point I did think I had it sussed. I in fact did not!
Characters:
All characters were well flushed out and all have believable albeit “stereotypical “ personalities and connections to each other.
I loved that we aren’t sure ever step of the way who is reliable and who isn’t.
My only other note is “justice for miles”.
Setting:
I found the setting MADE this book as creepy and tense as it was. The vastness of the desert and the isolation that you imagine just conjures up a real feeling of tension and on the edge of your seatness (definitely not a word) as you make your way through this book. My heart was definitely in my mouth on more than on occasion.
I really really enjoyed this book and I think I’ll start exploring this genre more, if my heart can take it.
Thank you to the author and Netgally for providing me with this earc review copy at this time.
All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Grief, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail