playfulplatypus 's review for:

The Wicked Girls by Alex Marwood

2.25

dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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There’s a fine line between thriller and gore, and this was a little too far on the latter side for my taste. Plus, I didn’t feel like I really got to know and empathize with any single character because the POV switches so often. Interesting enough to read but not amazing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Rape, Blood, Stalking

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault