Minnie's Fiction Addiction

👀 First impressions:
From the moment I picked up Razorblade Tears, I knew it would be gritty and raw, but I wasn’t prepared for just how much it would grab me by the throat and not let go. S.A. Cosby tells the story of Ike Randolph and Buddy Lee, two ex-cons and estranged fathers who join forces after their sons are murdered. Their journey is not just one of vengeance but also of redemption, grief, and reckoning with their own prejudices. This book is part crime thriller, part family drama, and entirely unforgettable.

✅ What I Liked:
The writing is razor-sharp (pun intended), unflinching in its violence yet poetic in its emotional depth. I loved how Cosby painted Ike and Buddy Lee as deeply flawed men, violent, bitter, homophobic, yet forced them to confront their failures as fathers. The relationship that grows between the two men is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. The pacing is relentless, and every chapter pushed me further into a world of vengeance and pain, but also love and healing.

❎ What I didn’t Like:
Honestly, very little. The violence is graphic, and for some readers it might be overwhelming, but it never felt gratuitous to me. Instead, it mirrored the harsh reality of the characters’ lives and choices.

📚 Why You Should Read This Book:
If you love thrillers that dig deeper than just action and suspense, this is the book for you. It’s a powerful meditation on love, loss, and the legacy of hate. Cosby manages to balance breakneck storytelling with themes that stay with you long after the final page.

💭 Final Thoughts:
Razorblade Tears is a book that lingers. It’s not just a revenge story; it’s about forgiveness, redemption, and the weight of what it means to be a father. I found myself thinking about Ike and Buddy Lee long after I finished, and that, to me, is the mark of an extraordinary novel.

🛍️ Where to buy
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Final Rating ★★★★★ – A brutal, beautiful, and unforgettable ride