A review by rachaelreads92
Wake by Shelley Burr

challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-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

5.0

G. I cannot believe that this is a debut novel. It is soooo good! I loved this book. I honestly did not expect many of the twists and turns and was kept on the tip of my toes for much of the book. I really connected to all of the characters and really wanted them all to get a happy ending.

This gave me "The Dry" by Jane Harper vibes. Except a little less graphic. Both will go down as two of my favourite Australian mystery thrillers.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment