A review by ellieb_reads
I Might Be in Trouble by Daniel Aleman

emotional funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

This was not quite what I expected, but I loved what it turned out to be. It’s a little outrageous, but if you approach the book as a satire more than a thriller, those moments are “laugh out loud” funny rather than “eye roll” unrealistic. The book also has a lot of poignant reflections on queerness and loneliness and the pressure of a career in a field like writing. Aleman is definitely weaving together a few different genres here, but the book doesn’t feel disjointed to me. The main character’s decision-making is sometimes incredibly frustrating, but he’s a mess, that’s the point! I Might Be In Trouble is dark, hilarious, suspenseful, and surprisingly heartfelt—a wild ride that I really enjoyed.