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The Darkest Corners

Kara Thomas
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The Darkest Corners

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Kara Thomas

The Darkest Corners

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Western Pennsylvania • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

740L

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Super Short Summary

In The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas, eighteen-year-old Tessa returns to her hometown of Fayette, Pennsylvania, to visit her dying father in prison, where she reunites with her former best friend, Callie. Together, Tessa and Callie begin to question their memories and the events surrounding the murder of Tessa's cousin, Lori, which they witnessed years ago, ultimately investigating whether the convicted killer is truly guilty. The book addresses trauma and violence.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

12,011 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas is a gripping psychological thriller that captivates readers with its intense plot and complex characters. While the story's suspense and dark themes are compelling, some readers find the pacing slow and the ending predictable. Overall, it is praised for its dark atmosphere and intricate narrative but noted for occasional uneven pacing.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Darkest Corners?

Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with a blend of suspense and dark secrets, akin to Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, will find The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas captivating. It appeals to fans of intricate mysteries and unreliable narrators.

4.0

12,011 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Western Pennsylvania • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

740L

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