A review by theliteraryhooker
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim

challenging dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I wanted to love this, but it didn't quite work. The horror elements felt almost out of place. The characters and their relationships were interesting, but I felt like Ji-Won didn't quite have enough background to her to feel fully realized. I wanted the horror to either lean fully extreme or fully psychological, but the blend of the two just didn't land. I also found the last minute twist that ends up having no real impact quite frustrating. I'd read from this author again, but this one was only okay for me. 
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