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titalindaslibrary 's review for:
The Bandit Queens
by Parini Shroff
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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:
Complicated
I listened to this on audio and highly recommend it! This truly nailed the balance between dark and comedic for me, and the narrator carried that tone effortlessly.
While there is a wry, humorous tone in this book, there are also some intense scenes of physical abuse, SA, and emotional manipulation. So do not go into this expecting a funny, lighthearted time.
But I loved this messy group of frenemies and how they grow closer throughout the book. What started with blackmail and extortion ended with genuinely wanting to help each other get away with murder. A classic tale of friendship!