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A review by teagandoeswords
The Herd by Andrea Bartz
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Female friendships are tight-knit, protective, messy, and can be truly volatile. Andrea Bartz's The Herd is a fresh and modern twisted story of these nuanced relationships, set against the backdrop of a woman-only coworking company. With a fair few books around recently about these types of secret-keeping, guarded friendship groups, the blend between the "professional" setting and the private lives of the women is a nice step away from the common group-on-a-trip type stories.
While the cast is pretty diverse, I had some trouble keeping track of which character's chapters were which, particularly between the two sisters. Overall though, the plot, pacing, and themes propelled the novel along quickly and created a tense and enjoyable read.
While the cast is pretty diverse, I had some trouble keeping track of which character's chapters were which, particularly between the two sisters. Overall though, the plot, pacing, and themes propelled the novel along quickly and created a tense and enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Death