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A review by icedfrapp
What the Woods Took by Courtney Gould
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The three starrest YA thriller I’ve read in a while - I probably would’ve adored it when I was 15, but I’m not 15 so it was fine. Things it does well: I like Devin & Sheridan’s dynamic a lot and their development was fun to watch, the atmosphere is good and spooky, and the metaphor for trauma consuming you was pretty solid. I think the violence & fight scenes were a little all over the place and it was hard for me to follow what was happening. I also wished that Aidan, Ollie, and Hannah felt more fleshed out because even with their backstories they felt really flat to me. If you’re looking for an adequate way to spend an afternoon, this is fun but not life changing.