A review by shereadytoread
Jackal by Erin E. Adams

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

4.0

Overall I enjoyed this book a lot. It is fast paced and the interludes break up the story in a way that adds context and helps you engage more with the mystery. It touched on a lot of heavy topics, but it wasn't full of gratuitous violence. It is a book that plays with a lot of red herrings; so with a lot of plausible endings, it gives you the choice to think through the mysteries and try to figure it out. The supernatural elements I think could have been a little stronger but still really good especially for a debut. This was a book that I think could have been a little longer with some aspects better explored but I don't think there were any glaring plot holes that took me out of the story. 

This was the Diversify Your Reading Book Club's Pick for Into the Woods theme in August. The general consensus on this book was positive. 
You can join our virtual book club here:  https://bookclubs.com/diversify-your-reading-2/join/ 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings