maadreads 's review for:

The Mean Ones by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne

4.5

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I promised myself more horror this year, and this story slithered under my skin in the best way. A macabre, cult-soaked labyrinth of shadows and whispers, laced with a touch of morally grey romance that felt unsettling at times. The main character was easy to relate to, flaws and all. The flashbacks to her younger years were perfectly weaved into the present day plot, each memory more chilling than the last. This book definitely gave me the creeps. It was exactly what I hoped it would be. Thank you Netgally for letting me ARC read this one.