A review by craftyanty
Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Pérez

dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This book is dark and emotional, not a light read.  The school explosion was a small, gruesome part of the story which brings on the climax. Instead, it focuses on many different social issues as they would've displayed in the 1930s Texas and includes LOTS of triggers.  At times, events seemed like they didn't quite fit in the same story, but it was compelling enough to keep me listening. The author's note helped make the parts that seemed unrealistic more understandable. 

I feel like I'm all over the place with this book...
It's not quite 4-star read for me but 3 stars don't feel like enough either.  Part of me feels like the author chose the perfect title for this book, while another part of me feels like that title offers too much hope. Readers will understand. 
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