A review by nuhafariha
After Elias by Eddy Boudel Tan

3.0

Thank you to Dundrum Press and NetGalley for the Reader's Copy!

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TW: Rape, assault

Aptly named, Eddy Boudel Tan's After Elias is a dramatic mystery that lingers long after the last page. Similar to Yanagihara's "A Little Life" in its dense, emotional style, the story focuses on Coen Caraway after he tragically loses his fiance just days before their upcoming wedding celebration. "Prontos dios" is the only message Elias leaves Coen. Grief-struck, Coen starts on a globe trotting journey to solve his lover's final mystery. Along the way, he is seduced by dashing billionaire Gabriel, banters with the ever witty Vivi and reconnects with his own family. An engaging read that will keep you guessing!