A review by betweentheshelves
Under This Red Rock by Mindy McGinnis

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

4.0

Mindy McGinnis never shies away from the dark, and that's definitely true in this book. Neely has auditory halucinations throughout the story, and often questions her reality. It makes for a good narrator in a mystery/thriller, honestly. Leaves you questioning what really happened.

So far in 2024, it feels like there has been more variety in mental illness rep in YA and I am here for it. This isn't an easy book to read by far, but definitely worth it. And there's a plot twist towards the end that will make you see the entire rest of the book in a totally different light.
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