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A review by shaharazade
Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I tried several times to get through the first chapter of this novel, only to freak out about the subject matter covered in the first few pages. Eventually, I skimmed that first chapter with one eye closed and finally got to the last paragraph…which got me hooked immediately. I couldn’t put it down after that. This is one weird, wild story, anchored on a murder trial that unravels with each witness’s testimony. I ended up loving this story because it was so captivating, despite its truly dark themes.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, and Adult/minor relationship