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A review by fresholivebread
Skeletons in the Closet by Nicky James
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A PI reluctantly partners up with a police clerk on a murder investigation. Their relationship continues from Invisible Scars. Tallus is bright, flirty and sassy, and Diem is surly, closed off and struggles with his self-worth. They both carry a lot of baggage, with Diem's being very heartbreaking, and this book only scratched the surface of it. Diem is very drawn to Tallus, even if he doesn't know how to handle it.
Tallus was too pushy/mean at start, but as he uncovers some of Diem's past, he really tries to understand Diem. I liked how he teaches Diem to touch him, and Diem tries so hard to connect. Tallus brings the laughs, but there're also a lot of emotional (oh, the angst!) moments. The suspense is good, loved the Quaid/Aslan cameos, even if they gave Diem some grief.
Tallus was too pushy/mean at start, but as he uncovers some of Diem's past, he really tries to understand Diem. I liked how he teaches Diem to touch him, and Diem tries so hard to connect. Tallus brings the laughs, but there're also a lot of emotional (oh, the angst!) moments. The suspense is good, loved the Quaid/Aslan cameos, even if they gave Diem some grief.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Addiction
Moderate: Self harm and Suicide