A review by alexandrapaul
When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

This book was crazy, but generally in a good way.  I could feel the unease and paranoia in the writing, however it could also be a bit confusing at times. I thought the conspiracy of gentrification being linked to

a corporation trying to take over marginalized neighborhoods was really cool

and I liked how the author linked it to the actual history of Brooklyn.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Violence, Blood, and Medical content

Moderate: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Dementia, and Grief