Book Review: Sin Eater
By Elizabeth Suggs
Sin Eater by Amanda Denham is an urban fantasy novel about Jayde Holloway, a girl who can take away memories. I really enjoyed this book, and as the reader, you get a chance to see Jayde’s whole life, past and present, and that gives you an idea of why she reacts to things the way she does.
Denham starts her novel very strong, and I love her unique spin on the urban fantasy experience. Even though I’m no lover of YA, I really found myself turning the pages in this book, especially at the beginning.
My only critique was that some of the memories or chapters in the book felt a little out of order. I understand Denham did this for a particular focus in the narrative, but I think a more chronological experience would have helped tie things up.
Here is my favorite quote:
They will never know that self again, nor will they remember those who are lost. They can continue on with their life in ignorant bliss, but I will always know. I will carry for them within my own memory. Their troubles will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Sin Eater is definitely worth checking out.
Elizabeth Suggs is co-owner of the indie publisher Collective Tales Publishing, owner of Editing Mee, and is the author of a growing number of published stories, two of which were in a podcast and poetry journal. She is the president of two writing groups, one being part of the LUW. She’s a book reviewer (EditingMee.com) and popular bookstagramer and cosplayer (@ElizabethSuggsAuthor). When she’s not writing or reading, she’s playing video/board games or making cookies.