A review by spcandybars
How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie

adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

It’s a quick read, has a few laughs, but is ultimately just kind of forgettable. I feel like you’ll be able to tell right away if this is a character you can follow and I’d honestly say it was pretty fun through the first third but as the absurdity increased, my enjoyment kind of decreased. I think a big part of me also kept thinking of all the ways she’d never be able to get away with all this. There’s also a twist that doesn’t feel necessary and the ending was so lackluster, I legitimately don’t remember it and it’s only been a few days. I think this plot ran away from the author a bit but I do applaud the consistency of the personality of her sociopathic main character. 
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