A review by lara_ayrolla
DM Me for Murder by Sarah E. Burr

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Before anything, I would like to thank Sarah E. Burr, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Overall, this book was a nice experience. It doesn't particularly stand out to me and has some flaws, but I enjoyed it for the most part.

Pros:
* Coco is a nice character with personality, ambitions, flaws, qualities, and relationships. She feels real and complete.
* The writing style was easy to follow and I was able to eat the book up quickly.
* The relationships seemed real and lived in, including family, friendship, and romance.
* As per usual with murder mysteries, the story kept me engaged and curious to continue reading until the secrets were unveiled.
* All plot points were nicely tied in at the end.
* I got chills finding out what happened to LaTàge. The message behind it was very sad and very real.

Cons:
* The ending was anticlimactic and didn't give me the thrill that usually comes with the resolution of a murder mystery.
* Some of the dialogue was unnatural, with different characters often using the same expressions, failing to differentiate themselves and seem like real people.
* There weren't many beautiful quotations to highlight, which is something that might not matter to other people, but that I enjoy a lot.


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