A review by amobrien
Sing Her Down by Ivy Pochoda

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I love a book with complex and angry women. This gritty Western follows two inmates granted reprieve from the women's correctional facility they're held as the pandemic shuts many things down. Out on parole, one woman follows the other, resulting in a violent crime they must flee from. The detective trying to find them has her own history, and is determined to prove to her partner that women are just as capable of violence. Truthfully, I don't often enjoy when a central character of a story is of the police force, but I think the detective added a lot of interest insight to this read. I was also interested in how the pandemic played a role in this story. Overall, it made for a dark and fascinating read.

Thank you Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.