A review by _serena_
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
"My mother may be too weak to protect herself, and my sister too young. But I’m neither of those things."

This was so exhilarating. I loved every moment of this book. The short chapters made it super easy to fly through. I loved the grotesque descriptions. I felt I was in a fever dream with Ji-won the entire time.

I will say that ending is kind of abrupt. There could have been just a page or two more of
Geoffrey's arrest and outcome


George was a fucking creep from the moment his character was introduced. Such a gross, disgusting human being oh my god.
Good riddance.