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The Narrow by Kate Alice Marshall
4.0
dark emotional mysterious
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes

I liked this a lot but there was something about it that left me with an almost unsatisfied feeling? I think the way the complicated feelings that come with being abused by someone you love and the grief of putting the blame on yourself while also dealing with the shame of keeping it a secret was handled really well and I thought it was really cool how both plot lines connected with that theme! I also loved the dark academia feel of the story and the mystery surrounding the narrow and the school! Maybe I didn’t love the way everything was wrapped up and that’s what left me feeling unsatisfied but I’m honestly not sure! I do think it’s a really solid mystery with a conclusion that actually wrapped everything up but it’s just don’t one that will go onto my favorites list right now!