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In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead
4.5
challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

"The people responsible for the best days of my life, and the worst."

1 murder. 6 college friends. 10 year college reunion when the past doesn't stay in the past.

I always get nervous when there are more than 3 character storylines. I fear that I will forget who did what when. I even started a note with who was who and who they dated as they were all connected. But as the story went on it became easier and easier to remember their storyline. 

I thought the story pacing moved pretty quick. I like that there were the dual timelines of the past and present. And when you thought it was going one way, it goes another. You rooted for certain characters and I know I rolled my eyes several times at our main character Jessica. 

If you love a murder mystery with a dash of romance & set in academia, this is the book for you! 

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