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A review by cmbohn
Near the Bone by Christina Henry
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
3.5
I enjoyed this thriller. I wish that we got to see what happened to William though. The ending was rushed. My biggest complaint was the reader. Mattie was just one dimensional. The reader was hysterical all the time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Rape, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail