Reviews

A Light in the Dark by Allee Richards

kcontagious's review

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship

jenniferelizabeth's review

mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

booksellersdiary's review

emotional tense medium-paced

5.0

milliemay's review

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

babys_first_book11's review

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Self harm

ashmagoffin's review

5.0

Nothing can capture my attention wholeheartedly as Aussie Lit can. This is the second Allee Richards book I've read, the first a bit forgettable, the second will definitely stay with me. The subject matter is dark but there is a joy of theatre within the pages which permeates through. This book hangs in the shades of grey, conflicted emotions which stem from abuse and corrupted innocence. A bit of a tumultuous time, I was thoroughly engaged throughout. A well-rounded cast of believable characters, not entirely likeable but real messy humans, with a nonlinear format which excelled as a vehicle to propel the plot along.

These stories need to be told, complex emotions need not be hidden away. A superb addition to the best of Aussie Lit shelf.

sazkaz's review

challenging dark emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

i liked this book a lot

idksian's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

stuffinmybrainhole's review

dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship

alexscott's review

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0