A review by bella_cavicchi
The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Returning to the Truly Devious world was an utter delight. Installment Four is a sharp and well-plotted summertime mystery -- perfect for someone (me) coming fresh off of a Mare of Easttown obsession! My main complaints lie in the ease of the discovery/reveal, but all in all, it remains a successful standalone addition to the series. Good stuff.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Medical content, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Drug use

Minor: Antisemitism