A review by bahyreads
Where Darkness Blooms by Andrea Hannah

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

3.0

Where Darkness Blooms centers the story of four girls trying to uncover the mystery of what happened to their mothers in a town that craves their end. Bo, Delilah, Jude, and Whitney have each processed and struggled with the loss of their mothers in different ways. 

The story is one of generational trauma and the acknowledgment that "good" men are often complacent in the violence that other men perpetuate.  The bones of the story are fascinating but the execution could have been improved. Overall, I enjoyed the book and think it is worth the read. 

I enjoyed the prose of the book but felt it dragged in places. This was evident in action scenes, particularly where the action was interrupted by introspection and exposition. The use of four points of view in the book did mean none of the girls were as well developed as I would have liked. 
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