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dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
3 stars cause I’m not a big fan of hardboiled detective noir fiction. But I enjoyed the characters and especially liked Abbott and her paramours. Also Sgt. James was great. An honest historical supernatural mystery about a black woman reporter telling the truth in an age of rampant racism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Animal cruelty, Sexism, Gore, Body horror, and Racism
Moderate: Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Police brutality, and Hate crime
Minor: Gaslighting, Alcohol, Car accident, Racial slurs, and Drug use
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