A review by uncorkedthriller
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham

challenging dark emotional 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

5.0

𝗔 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 by @stacyvwillingham 

This one was on my TBR and one I wanted to read, but when a friend suggests a buddy read, I had to put it on the top of my stack!

What a thrill this book was. The mystery lurking in the shadows and the twists that kept me on my toes. I felt Stacy did an amazing job because I picked up some characteristics that had my gut saying one thing while Katie was picking up on others and saying another. I absolutely love that! It made for such a great discussion and we could see how each other picked up on different clues and why. 

I sincerely felt for Chloe throughout the whole book, her life was for sure not easy. I can relate in terms of her anxiety, but only to an extent. I’d never wish what she had to go through on anyone. 

The only thing I was disappointed in, for lack of other words to describe how I felt, was the ending. I felt that I had so many unanswered questions. But I also felt like it was left open for maybe a potential part two, who knows. I’d love to see how Chloe copes going forward and how her life progresses. I could go on with my questions, but to keep from spoiling I won’t. 

I will say this one had me wanting to keep reading and not put it down. If it wasn’t for starting a new job, I probably would have finished this one so much sooner. So definitely be prepared for a page turner! 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 ⭐️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Murder, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Addiction, Child death, Cursing, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Infidelity