A review by sdupont
August Lane by Regina Black

emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.5

This book was a slow read. I found the pacing to be slow and the dual timelines seemed to add to it. I found the characters complex but that their development and arcs were not clear. They seemed to stay messy without growth. I just couldn’t find myself rooting for August and Luke. I think in this sorry the dual timelines made it harder to see their connection. Unfortunately this one was not for me. 

*I received the ARC for free from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.* 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse

Moderate: Dementia, Grief, Abortion, Abandonment

Minor: Homophobia, Rape