A review by tracey1981
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I’d heard great things about this book but it was just “ok” to me. It’s crime fiction about two fathers who set out to get vengeance for their sons, a gay couple, who were murdered. The violence and gore were way over the top. I sort of liked the redemptive arc of the characters, who were not accepting of their sons’ sexuality and regret that now,  except it also made the plot a bit awkward to me because the learning and growth feels kind of simplistic and shallow. The LGBTQ+ characters are all quite underdeveloped and one-dimensional. I’d maybe read more by this author in the future if I read great reviews and especially if said reviews noted a decrease in gore and violence from previous books.
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