A review by neuroqueer
Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath

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

4.25

Plot 💭:
* Suspenseful & Engaging
* Satisfying Tension Escalation 
* Serial Killer vs Serial Killer

Artwork 🖌️:
* Adorable even though it gets gruesome and visceral
* Expressive Characters
* Muted Colors (unless red)
* Detailed Backgrounds

Writing Style ✍️:
* Believable Dialogue

Pace & Pacing  ⏱️:
* Perfect Pace 👍

Structure 🏗️:
* Well Organized

Setting 🌏:
* Alternative Earth With Anthropomorphized Animals 
* Sleepy, cozy small town 

Characters 🎭:
* Following the villain who is technically the hero 
* Everyone else is adorable fodder

Book Cover 🖼️:
* Fits Book Themes/Story
* Eye-catching

Target Audience 🎯:
* YA (Young Adult) and above?
* DO NOT GIVE THIS TO KIDS!!!

Triggers/Content Warnings ⚠️:
* Murder
* Blood 

Thoughts: 
* The story combines small town charm, dark humor and murder mystery with beautiful art and cute animals
* Sam is an anti-hero in that she is a serial killer trying to stop another serial killer in her hometown
* I'm mixed on if I wanted to know more about Sam's thought processes or if the mystique made Sam that much more intriguing. We get a little insight to her mind towards the end though
* Really enjoyed the story and artwork and want to read more by Horvath

Rating: A