"Yes, yes, murder is poetry... and I have written chapters with knives."

PIVOT is book one in the Jack Harper trilogy, a trio of books I will most definitely be finishing! As of today, only the 2nd one is published. I am going to get that one and then (im)patiently await the final installment! PIVOT is this wonderful blend of thriller, supernatural horror, and dark fantasy. It has some YA vibes (due to the age of the protagonist) but is not necessarily reflective of all the YA tropes.

We follow the story of a man named Cyrus who we learn is in the business of breeding murderers from a young age. It becomes clear his training methods are not consistent across the board. Two of the ones we know about up front are Jack and Alex. He also has this "magical box" that will make an odd noise and present a name of anyone who wishes to betray or "pivot" against him before they can make their move. He ALSO has this supernatural entity in the basement that is somehow connected to the powers of healing and resurrection. How does all of this combine? What is Jack's role in all of this and what will she do as she grows up? You have to read this one!