A review by drakaina16
The Getaway by Lamar Giles

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-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? No

5.0

YA horror these days is doing some really heavy lifting. It isn't afraid to go there and bringing up some very heavy topics. The Getaway just blew me away. It is one of the most disturbing books I've read this year - maybe ever. The topics of race and class and privilege are so stark here, presented in a way that seemed entirely realistic. Now I'm off to read every Lamar Giles book I can get my hands on.