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dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I liked The Appeal and bounced off The Twyford Code, so I went into this not expecting much — and adored it. This book was twisty but every twist felt earned, and I hugely enjoyed it. I especially appreciated that Amanda and Oliver felt like actual characters! One of my biggest problems in The Appeal was that Charlotte and Femi were narrative devices and not characters. The roles of Amanda and Oliver, their relationship, and their characterization were brilliant. Going to be thinking about this one for a longggg time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Suicide, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
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