The Violent Season

 So, this is something I’ve never really done before. But, I just finished an audiobook, so I figured I’d actually do a book review. 

Plot Synopsis:

Wyatt Green is still grieving after her mother’s murder a year prior. She believes her town is cursed by a sickness that makes people violent during the month November. She is also in love with a friend of hers, Cash. She’s also partnered with Cash’s rival, Porter for a school project, and finds herself drawn to him. Throughout all of this, she’s trying to find the truth surrounding her mother’s death.

Positives:

At its core, this book feels very coming-of-age, just with a darker twist, and I kind of like that. The book also takes a bit more of a slow burn approach, and the ultimate reveal it’s building to makes sense with the story. Now, I will have more to say about the reveal in another section. As the book went on, I did find myself invested in Wyatt as a character. This is a story where all of the characters are very flawed people, but I was interested in them. I am usually someone who groans at the idea of a love triangle story. But, I actually like the way this book handles it. 

Mixed: 

This book deals with some very heavy themes. I won’t give away specific details, but I should issue a warning that one of the things this book deals with is sexual assault. This is a case where I actually do think it’s necessary. But, I think the warning should be there for anyone who reads this review and decides to read the book that has gone through something like this. On a lighter note, the reveal of the killer isn’t bad, but I did find it obvious.

Negatives:

Largely, I felt that the final confrontation was rushed. It isn’t awful, but, a lot of the book took its time getting to this point, and I think there could have been just a little bit more to the climax.

Final Thoughts:

This was a solid read. I definitely felt there were some shortcomings near the end. It’s not a book I’m probably going to revisit anytime soon either just because of the heavier themes.

My Rating:

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