A review by ladylothlorien
The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Oh I loved this book. It often takes a little time to get to the “hook” in McMahon’s books but once you do, it’’s impossible to put the book down. I enjoyed the two narratives that we were following. As with her other books, it doesn’t really matter if you figure out something before she makes it explicitly known because the point is more about the characters and their journeys. And I also appreciate that even though the characters always question their sanity, the paranormal/supernatural stuff that is happening is actually happening. You can have a story about sisters and evil wish-granting cold springs. I almost want to just dive in and read it again, which is always fun to do with her books. You can see the breadcrumbs and hints she laid out and get a new understanding of the story. Very highly recommended! 
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