Reviewed by celinenyx on
The Fear Trials is a novella set before the happenings in The Murder Complex, and introduces main character Meadow and her life. It's kill or be killed within the perimeter, a lesson Meadow has to learn the hard way.
This novella is a great addition for people who have read and enjoyed The Murder Complex. It shows a softer Meadow, before she gets all of her edges. We also learn more about her other family members, including her mom, and how her dad tries to prepare her. I personally strongly dislike Meadow's dad, and if I had been her, I would have punched him in the face a long time ago. The Fear Trials isn't an easy read, and the setting is incredibly dark, but I enjoyed learning more about the characters. It's also a good entry point for people who would like to see whether the full-length book is something they would like to invest in. My only true criticism is that the novella didn't have a clear plot line to keep everything moving forward.
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- 11 March, 2015: Finished reading
- 11 March, 2015: Reviewed