A review by lindzboots
You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

3.0

That was a fun ride! Really went off the rails toward the end there, and many of the twists were quite predictable, but it was a fun story in a cool, creepy setting, with a BA protagonist - perfect for Summerween!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Stalking, Murder

Moderate: Animal death, Grief

Minor: Child abuse, Classism

TW Details: Animal Death:

An owl is found dead on a skylight. One of the characters is pretty saddened by this, and she insists they bury it. It is later dug up again and left on the stoop.

Child Abuse:

Charity's mother and step-father are incredibly neglectful.

Bigger spoiler:

Her stepfather wants her dead.

LGBTQ+ & Blackness:

Queer characters and Black characters die, but not first, and nothing racist or homophobic is said.