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Every Sweet Thing Is Bitter by Samantha Crewson

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Every Sweet This Is Bitter by Samantha Crewson is a new mystery that follows Providence a felon who went to prison at age 17 for aggravated assault who comes back home when her mother goes missing. 

Trying to rebuild her life and move on from the horrors she faced as a child she attempts to find her mother and get to know her sisters while confronting her abusive father. 

I listened to this and read along with the physical copy. Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the ALC!

I loved how character-driven this book was. It was really well-written and emotionally charged. It took on a lot of hard hitting topics in a way that showcased them but also showed how they can be overcome. 

I really enjoyed the narration! They did such a good job! Definitely a good listen. 

The one thing that I had a hard time with was the pacing. At times it felt really slow and then it would feel super fast. It kind of gave me whiplash!

I would recommend this to those who like emotionally charged thrillers with a strong female character.