5 stars
A powerful novel-in-verse that takes on the cycle of violence and vengeance. A non-traditional ghost story that follows Will who seeks revenge after his brother’s murder. The majority of the story takes place in the 16 seconds it takes to ride the elevator to the lobby. In that time, Reynolds grabs the reader’s attention and refuses to let go.
This was such a phenomenal read. It was hard to put down. Wonderfully written. It’s books like this that made me fall in love with novels-in-verse. Interesting use of spacing, shape, and style. The textured background of each poem adds to the atmosphere of the scene.
This story is heartbreaking, powerful, insightful, and engaging with a hard-hitting message. Though the duration of the story is short, its impact is long-lasting.