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I received a copy of the US edition of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This review is spoiler-free.

While I hadn't read any of her books before, I have always known Jen Williams as a very well established fantasy author. When I heard she had written a crime novel, it's safe to say I was intrigued! Dog Rose Dirt is a dark and thrilling crime novel filled with secrets and lies

I tend to have mixed reactions to crime thrillers, but I ended up really enjoying this one! Williams creates a dark and atmospheric story that is tense, believable, and harrowing. There were twists and turns aplenty, and I really appreciated Heather as a realistic, although sad, character. She's not an unreliable narrator, but she's messy and conflicted and I really enjoyed reading her point of view. I also enjoyed the fact that she isn't the only POV character — Dog Rose Dirt shifts between past and present, from character to character, in an incredibly effective way.

As per usual, I don't feel like I should say too much when reviewing a crime or thriller book, so I won't say much more. If you enjoy dark, psychological thrillers, I'd highly recommend picking this book up! Once I picked this book up, I couldn't put it down — it is a perfect read for your autumn TBR!

Content warnings: Suicide, murder, animal death