A review by thisreadingcorner
Things We Hide From The Light by Lucy Score

funny lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I obviously expected copaganda with Nash’s role as sheriff, but it was quite heavy handed and the author’s positionality showed when Nash objected to Dilton pulling over an innocent Black couple but described them by their degrees and positions (as though the fact that they’re successful/accomplished/wealthy makes them less deserving of police harassment than “regular” Black people). Cop stuff aside, the length of the book makes it impossible for it not to be repetitive. No romance needs this many pages, murder plot or no murder plot. I’m torn because this wasn’t great but Lucian and Sloane are interesting enough that I feel curious enough to come back for the third book.
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