A review by alaris
Perfect Little Monsters by Cindy R.X. He

adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Moderately interesting twist ending I won't spoil, but so many of the details of Dawn's attempt to investigate were predictable and "revealed" in an obvious way. Even the twist isn't a surprise and is there for shock value that just isn't actually there - but perhaps it's not meant for mystery/thriller fans? (Or anyone past teen years, considering the ridiculous throw-in lines emphasizing "Isaac's car is so ancient, it takes a key to start it, not a button" but no mockery of it having a CD player.) 

I did enjoy it, it's a decent first book, but it's oddly hollow. I might read more from this author but probably not anything else featuring teen characters.
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