The Devil Three Times is a multi-generation family drama that follows Yetunde and her descendants until the present day. As the book begins, Yetunde awakens on a slave ship. In this truly hellacious situation, she turns to the Devil for help. 

Unfortunately, Yetunde makes a bargain with the Devil that will persist for nearly two hundred years as he will continue visiting her family in their darkest times. I loved the religious subtext and how the author built the perspective of the Devil. I was raised in a Methodist home and no longer identify as religious, so I think this layer of the novel can appeal to many who have the experience to relate. It is not written from a place of religion being right or wrong, so I hope many readers can enjoy this aspect. 

I wanted this to be a fantastic read, as it includes so many things I love. However, I felt that this book had pacing issues and it was hard to connect to some of the characters as the perspective shifted from generation to generation. The chapters are very long, which is also not my preference. Overall, I'm glad I read it and I look forward to Fayne's future work. 

Wild Dark Shore is a compelling, character focused climate change novel that is told from numerous perspectives of people living on and associated with Shearwater, a small island that is home to an incredibly important seed bank. 

This is a story about isolation, dysfunctional relationships, and how women are judged for the decision not to become mothers. I felt that climate change was less a focus of this novel that past books by McConaghy, so this might appeal to you if you are looking for a balanced, compelling literary fiction novel. 

The audiobook was read by a full cast and exceptionally well produced. I recommend that format if you enjoy audiobooks. 

Too much info dumping, so bored.