A review by taylorfield
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby

adventurous dark emotional funny sad 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

4.0

January 2024 Book Club read

Long Story Short: Two fathers, Ike and Buddy Lee, are brought together by grief after the cold blooded murder of their sons, Isiah and Derek. Despite their differences, the two unite in search of answers and redemption, and discover they have more in common than they realized along the way.

A tense, action-filled page turner full of agony, reckoning, and somehow, humor. In a very short time frame, Ike and Buddy Lee learn from one another, confront their mistakes, and expand their mindsets. Despite the growth, they also rely on old habits as their quest unveils a complicated, dangerous web of deceit and conspiracy. Though the plot went very Liam Neeson's Taken, the threads of racism and homophobia were handled tremendously. It's hard to elaborate without spoiling, so I'll just say I really enjoyed this novel.

I am dying to know why Grayson didn't have a nickname like the others in Rare Breed. It is a question I can't stop thinking about.


Enjoyment: 4/5
Craft: 4/5
Overall: 4/5 
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