A review by ditalion
The Mean Ones by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

Descriptions that were loveably disturbing and gross, all wrapped into an intriguing plot - a real page turner! 

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The story unfolding in the present (2023) and in the past (2006) was executed really well. Kept me on the edge of my seat - and I was really keen to learn what would happen next on both ends. Parts of the 2006 descriptions of childhood felt very nostalgic (having been about 10 at the time myself and being reminded of this time). 

It didn’t play out as I had expected in the beginning. It was engaging. Suspenseful. There was gore. 

Massively enjoyed this read. 

The Mean Ones. 

Recommended! 

Thank you Creature Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.