A review by kelseyland
Our Little Cruelties by Liz Nugent

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

This is definitely more of a family drama than the mystery/thriller it's marketed as but if you are able to go into it with that expectation it's a fascinating book about the ways that family dynamics become twisted and toxic over time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Body shaming

Moderate: Abortion, Cancer, Child death, Grief, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse