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A review by mnemosyne139
The Retreat by Sarah Pearse
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a really enjoyable read. I was glad to see the author didn't talk about sweat nearly as much in this book, at least at the beginning. I'm also really glad that, despite being part of a crime novel series, it doesn't read like a procedural crime show. I think the new work partner was a good addition to the cast of characters, and I'm really hoping the future books don't go the betrayal route with that.
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness