Razorblade Tears

4.3 razorblades/5

Forget cozy mysteries. This is a crime novel that hits you like a rogue vehicle speeding down a highway. It's fast, it's brutal, and it'll leave you breathless.

It's not your typical revenge story. Ike and Buddy Lee, two fathers hardened by life, are united by a gut-wrenching loss: their sons, who were also a couple, were brutally murdered. Screw the tears and therapy; these guys are all about fists and fury. You can't help but root for them, despite their bloody knuckles and questionable methods.

It's also not afraid to get uncomfortable. Cosby pulls no punches - tackling issues like homophobia, racism, misogyny.. you name it. It's a wake-up call, reminding us that the fight for justice is messy, brutal, and never sugar-coated. Be prepared as well as this one isn't for the squeamish. It's a dark and gritty with lines and dialogue that linger like razorblade cuts. I found myself highlighting a lot of passages while reading.

No book is perfect, but Razorblade Tears is the kind of story that stays with you long after the final page. After all, sometimes justice isn't always pretty, but damn, is it ever compelling.