A review by kilometer
Within These Wicked Walls, by Lauren Blackwood

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I liked the premise of the book, but the relationship between characters was just not ok. Andi and Jesper’s relationship is highly abusive and yet at the end she decides it’s ok because he loves her. Despite all the characters being adults, the main couple felt like they were emotionally 15.
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