A review by boba_nbooks
The Widow of Weeping Pines by Amanda McKinney

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This thriller definitely kept me on my toes. From the get go, readers will know that the narrator is unreliable and that most, if not all, of the characters are unlikable. 

I always find dual timelines interesting and appreciated the way this one gave us insight into the present through the past. As you continue reading, you learn more and more about each character’s secrets and what they will do to keep them hidden. 

McKinney included so many twists and turns in this novel that it had my head spinning from all the newfound information. The short chapters and overall short novel push the reader to keep going and make the story all the more intense. You’ll be left guessing until the bitter end. 
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