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Every Sweet Thing Is Bitter by Samantha Crewson
4.5
Every Sweet Thing is Bitter introduces us to Providence Byrd, a lesbian returning to her hometown after 13 years, a few of which were spent in prison for running over her mother, who is now missing.
While this is classified as a thriller, I invite you to read this book with an open mind. Not every murder mystery fits into the standard “whodunnit” narrative, and this book is an excellent example of how to maintain a mystery while also inviting you to dig deeper into its characters and make yourself question “how exactly did we get here?”.
I loved the exploration of love, relationships and different family dynamics. This book is heavy on “blood doesn’t make family” and I very much enjoyed learning about Providence through her relationships with her siblings, father, friends, lovers and other folks who had a hand in who she has become.
ESTIB is one of those quiet novels that makes you uncomfortable. I can’t even count the number of moments where I felt like someone was holding my stomach in a tight fist, igniting feelings of unease and ick – the kind that help you fully immerse yourself into a story.
This story is messy, dark and depressing, yet still left me with feelings of hope.
This is a knockout of a debut from Samantha Crewson, and I can honestly say that I can’t wait to see what comes next.
Not in the Plan by Dana Hawkins
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.
Why does the main character fantasize about being besties with Macklemore to the point he’s her wifi password lol wut