A review by krhart
There Are No Saints by Sophie Lark

challenging mysterious 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

This was my first read by this author and I am not disappointed. The story reads quickly and flows easily. It has all of my favorite things: serial killers, "touch her and ☠️," strong willed female main, obsession, and rich, broody men. 

Mara grabs you from the start - she is a starving artist and trying to make ends meet. Living with a group of other starving artists and working 3 extra jobs, she doesn't have much time for anything else. Her studio space is in jeopardy and her room in her home with friends is cramped and tiny. She's desperate for a break, but ends up in way more trouble than she ever thought possible. But she's a fighter.

I feel like I should not like Cole. He's every red flag and more. However, that's EXACTLY why I like him. He's talented, hot, possessive, and unhinged. His eyes are set on Mara. He tries to get Mara on his side, protective of her. That just sends them both down a path they are not sure they want to be on.

The book ends on a great cliffhanger. It was great.
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