A review by rachelreadsrelentlessly
Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was really well written, but I did not expect this to be nearly as dark as it was.
I don't feel like the blurb gave any indication of all the child abuse and I was not prepared. It was handled well, in my opinion, but I was not expecting it.
I also felt like the whole setup was just a way to write this tragic backstory and the opening mystery didn't actually impact the story that much.
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