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A review by itsjustgrumpy
Penpal by Dathan Auerbach
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Utterly heart broken. Tense, and emotional. Auerbach gives you the pieces of the puzzle to put together yourself, each one more horrifying than the last. The final picture is harrowing. What a read.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Blood, Stalking, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Dementia and Trafficking
Minor: Vomit