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A review by emmonsannae
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. Everything about it worked so well: the setting, the characters, the dual timeline, the sunny horror vibe. The ending was entirely unexpected, which I found delightful and which cast the rest of the book in a very different light.
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Murder, and Toxic friendship