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A review by erica_reads_things
Penpal by Dathan Auerbach
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Very slow burn of a book but thoroughly creepy. Has a sense of dread almost from the beginning that builds slowly until the very end. Not very action packed but it's the atmosphere that makes it a pretty creepy read.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Blood, Grief, and Car accident
Minor: Dementia