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Paradise, WV by Rob Rufus
4.5
challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Thank you @NetGalley for this audio ARC copy of #ParadseWV. 
 
Teenagers Jane and Henry are outcasts, after their father has been convicted and sent to prison for being a serial killer. Only thing is, their father claims to have been framed. When a true crime podcast comes to town Henry finds friendship with homeschool Otis, a true crime fanatic, that learns about henrys father and … believes he’s innocent. 
 
As the opioid epidemic grows, a young officer eager to move up in the ranks believes there’s something more to this than meets the eye. 
 
Where to begin? The main characters in this story were beyond lovable and my heart also broke for them. The author built a world where you’re looking on the other side of the true crime, the effects it has on the family. It was different to see especially if you’re like me and have a fascination for true crime. 
 
True Crime 
Drugs 
Cults 
 
What more do you need?