A review by ejthelibrarian
When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole

informative mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

An electric, gripping spin on gentrification, told with a perspective similar to the Handmaid's Tale, in which none of the horrifying content prompts the comforting reaction of "good thing that hasn't happened/isn't happening/won't happen". The sinister genius of Cole's plot stays just close enough to reality to make you ask yourself: "Where is this taking place in my city?" Perfectly paced.
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