A review by whitesj2
Oleander: A Great Expectations Retelling by Scarlett Drake

emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I was so engrossed in this story - it is one you will have a hard time putting down! Even though you know you are in for a world of pain (it IS a Great Expectations retelling after all...) it is done so well and so worth it. The writing was absolutely beautiful. I was listening to TTPD a lot while reading this and now I will never be able to hear "Down Bad" without thinking of Jude - that is his theme song for sure. The ending was perfection - the epilogue and post-script...loved it.