A review by jaylajohnson
The Getaway by Lamar Giles

4.0

4 stars because I ate this up. I would’ve loved it even more as a teen. Social horror is such an awesome genre and this kept me entertained throughout. There was some great commentary on racism, classism and capitalism, and Giles also wrote the gore scenes really well in a way that didn’t feel cheesy or overdone. While the book was fast paced, it wasn’t a favorite for a couple of reasons, which was mostly the ending. It felt a bit cliche?? And just fell flat for me. Also I still had a bunch of questions at the end that were never answered. But, I would still recommend for YA fans who like horror/thriller with social commentary—it’s a fun read!!