Abbott

Horror isn't exactly brimming with black women leads, so this was fun. I liked the 1970s Detroit setting a lot. The artwork was colorful yet moody and grungy, which fit the setting and tone. My main hang-up is similar to the problem I had with [b:Infidel 38812871 Infidel Pornsak Pichetshote https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1538442776l/38812871.SY75.jpg 60386743] (though I liked Abbott much more). It's overtly political horror, but it isn't #ownvoices. I think horror about being targeted due to a marginalized identity is most realistically created by those of that marginalized identity. It's like the feminism (I use the term loosely) in Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. The commentary feels hamfisted and off. It becomes obtrusive, instead of integral. And as a result, it's difficult to build suspense and fear. Jump scares don't work when you're rolling your eyes. On another note, Abbott as a character reminds me of Roxane Weary from [b:The Last Place You Look 31450910 The Last Place You Look (Roxane Weary, #1) Kristen Lepionka https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1478185197l/31450910.SY75.jpg 52153749]. Both have personal and professional lives entangled with law enforcement, yet both are critical of police conduct. Both are met with skepticism when they open up. Both get fired. Pick up either or both to root for a queer woman hellbent on investigating a disturbing lead.