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A review by mari98
Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Fans of cosy dark academia mysteries and Mean Girls would devour this book!
When you finish the book and need a minute to reflect on the deep issues that the last third of the book speaks of, you know you'll have this book in mind for a very long time.
Similar to Ace of Spades, you're once again pulled in to the writer's surface mystery plot. Sade Hussein is ready to start her formal school education after being homeschooled her whole life. But when her roommate goes missing, Sade becomes entangled with the aftermath, unraveling a web of secrets and danger.
However the way in which she builds her world and paces the story to reveal real issues that students face, keeps you hooked as the mystery unravels. Despite the slow start, the characters are well fleshed out and the pace quickens towards the end, accelerating the momentum and leading to a riveting climax.
Can't wait to read more from this author. Knew that I will always love her work after I put down her first book, and I'm still a fan!
When you finish the book and need a minute to reflect on the deep issues that the last third of the book speaks of, you know you'll have this book in mind for a very long time.
Similar to Ace of Spades, you're once again pulled in to the writer's surface mystery plot. Sade Hussein is ready to start her formal school education after being homeschooled her whole life. But when her roommate goes missing, Sade becomes entangled with the aftermath, unraveling a web of secrets and danger.
However the way in which she builds her world and paces the story to reveal real issues that students face, keeps you hooked as the mystery unravels. Despite the slow start, the characters are well fleshed out and the pace quickens towards the end, accelerating the momentum and leading to a riveting climax.
Can't wait to read more from this author. Knew that I will always love her work after I put down her first book, and I'm still a fan!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
Moderate: Drug abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, and Suicide