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A review by poupimali
The Manchineel by Jessica Carrasquillo
dark
tense
fast-paced
4.5
I can’t believe this is Jessica’s debut novel
If you like Lily White, you will like this story.
The audio narrated in duet by Bianca Santos and Jason Manuel Olazabal is amazing. It enlightens the depth of the protagonists, Elyse and Ben, as they navigate their respective hells.
Elyse is a gifted botanist haunted by her past, and Ben is stuck in an abusive marriage, weighed down by family expectations. Both are flawed, deeply human characters whose decisions will make you question your own sense of right and wrong.
This story is a dark, twisty exploration of trauma, toxic relationships, and morally complex characters.
If you love psychological thrillers with complex, messy characters, this one will keep you hooked until the last page.
TW
Rape of a child
Murders
Domestic violence
Toxic relationship
Cheating
If you like Lily White, you will like this story.
The audio narrated in duet by Bianca Santos and Jason Manuel Olazabal is amazing. It enlightens the depth of the protagonists, Elyse and Ben, as they navigate their respective hells.
Elyse is a gifted botanist haunted by her past, and Ben is stuck in an abusive marriage, weighed down by family expectations. Both are flawed, deeply human characters whose decisions will make you question your own sense of right and wrong.
This story is a dark, twisty exploration of trauma, toxic relationships, and morally complex characters.
If you love psychological thrillers with complex, messy characters, this one will keep you hooked until the last page.
TW
Rape of a child
Murders
Domestic violence
Toxic relationship
Cheating
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail