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A review by kikireads999
Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones

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

4.25

Once again, I am in love with Jade as a character; she has reached a special place in my heart reserved for the baddest bitches, like Cathy, Lenore and Eleanor.

This story presented multiple perspectives, and I found it interesting how some of them came from the heads of people whom I severely disliked for one reason or another, yet most of them weren't the "villains" in a classic sense. Like Jade's mother, whose decision to leave her daughter in the care of that FUCKER is something I am still reeling over. Or the "history teacher" who likes 'em young, shall we say. Even wilder, they are both helpful in defeating Dark Mill South. For me, it was an uncomfortable reminder that people aren't really "pure evil villains" most of the time, they're just people. And some people choose to do fucked up shit.  Which is worse than just being a big baddie because that's how you're written. Their stories, contrasting with the slashers that followed a twisted logic, stood out to me.

I liked Letha and Banner's parts; it was cool to see them rally behind Jade. Her relationship with Letha is so sweet, and seeing Banner go from being kinda weird with Jade to hugging her and fighting by her side was such a satisfying development. Especially considering he was a jerk to her when they were kids. Her sacrifice for him and his family at the end really got me, she just gives and gives and gives. Jade doesn't see why she makes such a fierce final girl, but I do.

Hoping the third book clears up the Cinnamon and Ginger thing, things got twisty, but it seems like Cinnamon was doing some fucked up shit. Ginger too? 

This book had way more action and it was a little easier for me to follow the twists and turns, but I don't think I liked it any more than book one. I liked being with Jade then, and I like being with her now.