A review by randomthoughtsoftara
Awakened by Laura Elliott

dark informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book has so many layers of horror and terrifying possibilities.  The way it makes you think about humanity and the greater good can be challenging in the best way.  The way the author brings in Henrietta Lachs life and contributions was so well done.  The way the characters are written is very realistic and make you self reflect.   We as human beings are the most horrific monsters to ourselves.  This book has multiple layers of messaging that can be uncomfortable but necessary to reflect on.  The way the science is necessary and yet can sometimes remove the humanity from the human it’s willing to sacrifice for the greater good is terrifying.  I think the author did a great job of asking the reader to think about what they would actually do when faced with the situations in this story and the answers wouldn’t be so simple..  Absolutely a mind horror and so well done.