Animal
I was torn between Animal and The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. This is, of course, my not-so-subtle way of including both. Larson's book has been my favorite for quite some time, but Animal is definitely the best book I've read in the last few years. I am a huge fan of Taddeo's descriptive writing style and intrigued by the subject matter that she explores, not only in Animal, but also in Three Women, which is another favorite (I snuck three books in here. Look at me go!) Overall, I'm fascinated by anti-heroes, imperfect protagonists, strong women, and writing that is so vivid that it feels tangible. Animal definitely ticks all those boxes.
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