A review by whatchareadingheather
This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I think this was an eerily beautiful way to encompass (at least in my opinion) the 5 stages of grief. Moreno successfully created a cinematic atmosphere that makes the reader feel like they're a character in the story, and there were definitely a few times when I needed to continue reading on due to genuinely feeling fear from what I just read. I highly recommend this book to anyone who's a fan of the movie 'Smile,' and I can finally understand why so many people want this adapted by A24.
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