A review by laceystairs
Only the Guilty Survive by Kate Robards

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow! This was the perfect blend of True Crime + fictional mystery. This was such a splendid and eerie take on cults, true crime fascination, and small town small mindedness.

The setting of this cult being in an old orangeologist residents was such a cool take on the Jonestown/ Manson Family era cults. The different POV chapters were great to get in the head of both victims and the people taking advantage. 

It was tense and fascinating. It was an exciting Adventure right up to the very end.