There is no possible way to write a review worthy enough of Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby. Astonishing. Stunning. Breathtaking. Sensational. Phenomenal. Extraordinary. Mind-blowingly spectacular. None of these words do justice to the brilliance of this novel and this author. I am in complete awe, dumbfounded by the greatness of Razorblade Tears and S.A. Cosby’s talent as a writer.
Taking it one step further, Blacktop Wasteland and Razorblade Tears are the best back-to-back releases from a single author that I have ever read. In fact, these books are the best two thriller novels I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing. And that’s what sets Cosby apart from other fantastic authors. You don’t read Cosby’s books, you experience them. You immerse yourself in the world he creates. You visualize everything without even knowing you’re doing it. You feel, deep in your bones, every emotion the characters are feeling. Everything is real – pain, desperation, shame, hopelessness, anger as well as devotion, confidence, hope, redemption, and love. And when it’s over you sit there in silence with your mouth agape, emotions swirling, looking around the room wondering what the hell you’re supposed to do next.
The premise for Razorblade Tears is remarkably powerful. An interracial same-sex couple is murdered and their fathers, two ex-cons who never accepted their sons for who they were, commence a pursuit for retribution to avenge their offspring while hoping it’ll provide them the redemption they desperately seek. It’s an absorbing story, simultaneously brutal and tender, containing incredible depth and numerous layers – black vs. white, gay vs. straight, transgender vs. cisgender, rich vs. poor, ex-cons vs. law enforcement. But at its essence, this book is about love conquering hate. A beautiful concept.
It all comes to life through Cosby’s world class prose that’s so descriptive it creates incredibly vivid pictures in your mind. It seems every page has a line that makes you wish you were as good at anything as Cosby is at writing. Lines like, “The wound on his cheek was weeping like a broken-hearted bride.” Holy crap that’s f*#%ing impressive. It’s just one example – Razorblade Tears is bursting with tremendous similes, metaphors and imagery that transform this from a book into a work of art.
I implore you to read this novel and find out for yourself. Razorblade Tears is guaranteed to stick with you well after you read the final beautiful sentence. It’s perfect and needs to win all the awards.
ALL. THE. AWARDS.
S.A. Cosby is now my favorite author.
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