A review by amandalorianxo
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby

challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Huge spoilers down below
I didn’t know if Blacktop Wasteland could be topped but Razorblade Tears exceeded my expectations. We have Ike and Buddy, two polar opposites of men whose sons are murdered (off page) because of something that involves shady and cruel af people. It takes vandalism to get these two men to work together. Neither of these men are meant to be heroes. They are both deeply flawed and aren’t being asked to respect them or even to view them as the god guys. They are morally grey (having their own personal homophobic & racist thoughts.) Yet… when you are living in Virginia, a state that is known for having a lot of MAGA & other degrading thoughts, aren’t you a product of your environment ultimately ? I am not asking or saying they should get a pass but it’s difficult for grown ass men who have been to jail for murder to change their minds with a snap. So neither of them are asking for forgiveness. They just want to set things right with their sons despite knowing they should have done this when they were still alive. S.A Cosby not only tackles social issues but also brings the action like a movie but with his words.
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