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. 
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