A review by gabsalott13
Wahala by Nikki May

mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I really enjoyed the story, but it’s such a tedious slow burn because you can see the train wreck coming about 1/3 of the way in. The characters don’t begin connecting the dots until the last 20 pages, and so the “great evil reveal” and hasty aftermath feel incredibly rushed. I think I have whiplash now, to be honest. It’s a shame because with better pacing, this would easily be a 4-to-4.25 review!