A review by vinsynt
What Comes After by JoAnne Tompkins

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I didn’t come to this book expecting to find such a beautiful story of found family and spiritual awakening.

Possibly has the most heart of any mystery I’ve read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Grief, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Abandonment