A review by _kayreads_
Boys With Sharp Teeth by Jenni Howell

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

3.0

 It’s set as a dark academia with LGBTQ+. I was ecstatic about the overall premise of the story. 
The cover is beautiful and haunting. It does pull you in. 

However, I will say toward the middle and end it sort of loses the audience. I felt so confused by the MC’s motivations after a while. There is no flashback to full circle to the relationship of her and her cousin. There was no real connection. 

There was some lost in descriptions because the set in housing made little to no sense. As well as, the adults in the story having no real power. 

I will say the story showed the depth of how far someone will go but you also are reminded that they are teenagers. 

One of the biggest things that bugged me was this was labeled as “LGBTQIA book” nope. We had some queer moments but nothing that is worth labeling it. 

 It comes down to fun and lust. I hate that they did it  for fun but that says so much about their culture and the fact that Henry smiled. 

I am not sure  if the ending makes me happy or upset.   

Thank you Netgally and Macmillan Publishers.