A review by ashs_ephemera
Hell Followed with Us, by Andrew Joseph White

dark emotional 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? It's complicated

3.75

3.75 stars, rounded up. It was hard to get into this book in the beginning. I struggled to picture the world as White described it—the Graces, the flesh, etc. However, once Benji began to change I think it all became clear and I absolutely loved it. The storyline continually has you on the edge of your seat and the characters are beautifully written and refreshingly representational of many marginalized groups. I do, however, think that the plot needed much more editing—it felt half-baked, and that was disappointing. Overall, I would recommend this novel, especially to queer kids looking to see themselves in media that they aren't usually represented in. 
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