A review by meltingpages
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim

challenging dark tense fast-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

4.5

Whatever you do, don't read this book while eating! In this book we meet Ji-won who is struggling after the separation of her parents. Her mother finds a new boyfriend who gives Ji-won and her sister the creeps, not to mention her dreams about wanting to eat the new boyfriends' eyeballs. We see Ji-won have to deal with racism and misogyny from those around her and watch her slowly spiral out of control. The horrors of racism and misogyny aren't the only kind of horror though, we also have some good old-fashioned cannibalism, tons of gore, and a serial killer. There were so many good for her revenge moments too, I found myself rooting for Ji-won the more she gave in to her impulses. And the ending will probably stay with me for quite a while! If you enjoyed Maeve Fly like I did, I think you'll definitely enjoy this one as well, and I'm really looking forward to reading more from this author in the future!
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