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drakaina16 's review for:
The House of Smarba
by Mike Duke
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I basically devoured this book in two sittings. I made myself go to sleep before finishing it, then thought about it all the next day until I was able to pick it up again. I loved the vibes of this book - old school but modern day, with hints of Poltergeist, The Exorcist, and The Omen. Mike Duke really knocked it out of the park with this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault