A review by lorig_lpc
The Stranger Upstairs by Lisa M. Matlin

dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

*spoilers ahead* I really enjoyed this and was hooked. Until the end. I definitely felt Sarah/Lizzy had something more than carbon dioxide poisoning going on, and while she clearly has MH issues, I felt they were mishandled in some way. She goes on to take on yet someone else’s personality and the “resolution” mentioned in the author’s note never happens for Sarah/Lizzy; the protagonist felt like her own antagonist in a very uncomfortable way. Or maybe I’m just bitter my prediction was wrong. I also felt the epilogue could have been cut. I was a strong 5 but the ending + epilogue got a serious downgrade. 
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