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A review by librar_bee
Rainbow Black by Maggie Thrash
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
4.25 stars. Hear me out - roll with this one. This novel, which opens in the Satanic Panic era, is dark, tense, and incredibly stressful, and Thrash's writing makes it a page-turner. Eccentric characters, a snowballing plot with almost unbelievable twists and turns, and a glimpse into a strange part of American history make for an enthralling read. Though completely unrealistic in some ways, I advise you to suspend your judgment in order to truly enjoy this book.
Towards the end, the sociopolitical commentary became a little heavy-handed, but all in all, I found Rainbow Black to be incredibly entertaining and just the kind of high-stakes thrill I love in a novel.
Please be mindful of the content warnings before going into this novel! Mentions of child sexual abuse, child emotional abuse, drug abuse, transphobia, homophobia, murder, and descriptions of gore are very prominent in the novel's plot and make it quite heavy. Take care reading.
Towards the end, the sociopolitical commentary became a little heavy-handed, but all in all, I found Rainbow Black to be incredibly entertaining and just the kind of high-stakes thrill I love in a novel.
Please be mindful of the content warnings before going into this novel! Mentions of child sexual abuse, child emotional abuse, drug abuse, transphobia, homophobia, murder, and descriptions of gore are very prominent in the novel's plot and make it quite heavy. Take care reading.