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Compound Fracture
by Andrew Joseph White
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I would like to thank NetGalley and Peachtree Teen for providing me with a free e-ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Powerful and raw, Compound Fracture will not let you go once you start reading. White shines an important light on police brutality, corrupt politicians, and class disparities in rural West Virginia. I don't agree with everything that Miles does in the book, but you understand the inherent motivations behind Miles' actions in the book in order to ensure his family's survival and that does lead to wanting to root for Miles to get the justice he deserves.
If you want a YA thriller/horror combos that address classism and corrupt politics with a side of speculative elements, you will definitely enjoy reading this book.
Powerful and raw, Compound Fracture will not let you go once you start reading. White shines an important light on police brutality, corrupt politicians, and class disparities in rural West Virginia. I don't agree with everything that Miles does in the book, but you understand the inherent motivations behind Miles' actions in the book in order to ensure his family's survival and that does lead to wanting to root for Miles to get the justice he deserves.
If you want a YA thriller/horror combos that address classism and corrupt politics with a side of speculative elements, you will definitely enjoy reading this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Deadnaming, Gore, Gun violence, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Outing
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Classism
Minor: Animal death, Sexual assault, Vomit