A review by julesbarthe10
Together We Rot by Skyla Arndt

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I absolutely loved this story, I think the pace, narration, and plot line is perfect for a YA themed horror mystery. And the author doesn't try to placate the reader by giving them this cookie cutter happy ending where everything works out and everyone gets what they wanted. They don't sacrifice their storyline. Wil's mom has been missing for a year and she suspects her EX best friends family and their weird church/cult. Elwood is the dutiful son who has lived a sad life and finally decides to have one night of fun. That night slowly reveals truths he never could have guessed, and now Elwood and WIl must work together to save Elwood and find the full truth of their town.