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A review by jackie_reads_314
When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I did have to put this book down for a little because it felt like I was being gaslit, just like Sydney. This felt like more of a horror book than a thriller; it almost felt like there would be supernatural elements at some points. The social commentary was exquisite, the characters relatable and believable, and the settings real. I would say that the first 3/4 of the book was an intense slow burn, and the last 1/4 was a racing and impactful end. I am very excited to read Alyssa Cole's next thriller in 2024!
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Racism, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Drug abuse, Gun violence, Sexism, Police brutality, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Stalking