A review by mindyleereads
Wasps in the Ice Cream by Tim McGregor

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

WOW!! This was not what I was expecting but in such a good way. 

This is a coming of age story but with a slight paranormal twist. This doesn't focus so much on the horror/paranormal as it does the wonderful characters that Tim McGregor has thought up. The true focus here are the horrors of growing up and feeling like you don't fit in or you have to pretend to be something you're not.

I fell in love with the character, George. She's witchy. She's quirky. She's funny. I can see why Mark risked it all to get to know her.

Going through high school, falling in love, and dealing with grief from Mark's point of view really gripped me. I felt like I was right there with him going through his life.

I really loved this and I can't wait to check out more of Tim McGregor's work!

** Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for sending me an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review. **