A review by sarah_amy
Keep It In The Family by John Marrs

dark lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

1.75

I struggle with books where I hate the characters...and I pretty much hated everyone in this book lol. Enough twists and turns to keep me interested, but definitely not my favourite or most thrilling John Marrs book I've read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Child abuse, Murder, Car accident, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Blood, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Death, Infidelity, Violence, Gaslighting, Body horror, Child death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide

Moderate: Gun violence, Miscarriage, Confinement, Grief, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Pandemic/Epidemic, Bullying, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Cancer, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Addiction, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, and Infertility

Minor: Confinement, Body shaming, Forced institutionalization, Sexual assault, and Self harm