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Daphne by Josh Malerman
3.5
challenging dark sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Welcome to the world of female serial killers - aka the world of Daphne. 
I LOVED that DAPHNE incorporated women's basketball as the main event. Often times we're in a remote cabin in the woods, a summer camp, or a neighborhood with generic kids, but these students actually had talent (which makes this even more sad). 
I was definitely surprised by the ending of DAPHNE, and Malerman kept me guessing the whole time. Overall, this is a slower read but I enjoyed it because I like slow burns.