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A review by nyxthereader
Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
For the first time, I have more to say about the female lead than the male.
Reading about Phoebe was like watching myself in the mirror. From her struggles with being seen growing up, to her discomfort with change or her difficulties in making connections with others and maintaining them alive. I loved watching her grow and become aware of her toxic traits such as self-sabotaging anything positive that comes her way.
Her obsession with true crime was weirdly relatable too. Her paranoia made me feel seen 😅😅
Sam... I have not one complaint about him. Probably one of my favourite characters ever. From the beginning, he showed Pheobe his true intentions wearing his heart on his sleeve. Heartbroken Sam was hard to read about, he deserves the world, especially for always supporting Pheobe no matter what, and also for being emotionally available.
Reading about Phoebe was like watching myself in the mirror. From her struggles with being seen growing up, to her discomfort with change or her difficulties in making connections with others and maintaining them alive. I loved watching her grow and become aware of her toxic traits such as self-sabotaging anything positive that comes her way.
Her obsession with true crime was weirdly relatable too. Her paranoia made me feel seen 😅😅
Sam... I have not one complaint about him. Probably one of my favourite characters ever. From the beginning, he showed Pheobe his true intentions wearing his heart on his sleeve. Heartbroken Sam was hard to read about, he deserves the world, especially for always supporting Pheobe no matter what, and also for being emotionally available.