A review by tak_everlasting
The Cousins, by Karen M. McManus
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Spoiler
Why is Milly okay with dating Jonah as soon as she learns they aren't actually related? Why do they both have the classic love interest reaction upon meeting one another, when she was not aware of this and he knew that he would have to pretend to be her cousin?Why was there a romance at all? It took away from the rest of the story, and made me very uncomfortable.
Graphic: Murder, Alcoholism, Incest, and Vomit
Moderate: Incest, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Car accident, and Miscarriage
Minor: Vomit