A review by stickybearartist
The Boyfriend by D.E. McCluskey

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

2.5

Note: This review is for people that are comfortable with extreme situations. If you're not comfortable with this type of content, this title isn't for you. 

I had a lot of mixed feelings after finishing this book. The plot is compelling at times and McCluskey finds ways to keep you glued to the story. However, it was hard to accept the motivations from some of the characters, as well as the need for such extreme measures for their reactions. There was also a major POV change halfway through the book that, to me, undermined some of the themes of the story. 

I also read the Kindle version which had some grammatical errors that knocked my rating down a bit.

Overall, if you're into extreme horror, you will find something enjoyable. However, if you are looking to enter the realm of extreme horror, I would start with a different title. 
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