A review by foldingthepage_kayleigh
Graveyard Shift by M.L. Rio

dark funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This read like a Scooby-Doo episode mixed with a Reddit horror story.
While the mushroom conceit has been done before,
this fast-paced mystery was still a lot of fun. The writing style was excellent, with a good balance of humour and  poignant reflections. 

I wish this had been a full novel though, I felt like the characters could’ve been more fleshed out and the ending seemed rushed and unsatisfying. 
 
But overall, this is a novella I’d recommend, especially to those who love: 

  • medical gothics that give “things in jars” energy and are Frankenstein-esque
  • dark academia that looks at sketchy research practices, connections and impacts on human nature 
  • reflections on sleep and insomnia

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