Reviews tagging 'Death'

Shadows of You by Catherine Cowles

6 reviews

novelstorian's review

dark emotional inspiring relaxing tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Came for the single mom-grumpy hero romance, but stayed for the suspense thriller plot.

The characters are relatable and multi-dimensional. The protagonists are both scarred by their own past experiences, but despite all that they still want to fight for a future together. The build up of the romance was a bit slow-burn but the tension and the little moments in between made the wait worth it.

The action-packed, suspenseful sub plot line was surprisingly my favourite part of the novel. The author did such a good job balancing the romance plot and the suspense plot, flawlessly weaving little bits of the suspense in way that made it bittersweet to enjoy the build up of the romance because we (the readers) know there is still something dark lingering the background. If you are looking for a smooth-sailing, contemporary romance then this book is not for you. The subplot adds so much depth and emotional to an already impactful story and there have been a few times that I could literally not put this book down.

It's a book that stays with you long after you've turned the last page, reminding us all of the shadows we carry and the light we can find in each other.

I need to read more Catherine Cowles books!!!

4 stars. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content

Minor: Death, Animal death, and Animal cruelty

taylorgabs's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Murder, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Sexual content, and Stalking

Minor: Kidnapping

ali_sun's review

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Mental illness, and Sexual content

erkietheturkey's review

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Blood, Sexual content, Cursing, Kidnapping, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Grief, Animal cruelty, Murder, Animal death, Gun violence, and Mental illness

Minor: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Torture

tiggerreads's review

emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

3.5 out of 5 stars

CW: stalking, violence, death

Roan and Autumn were great. I loved how they communicated with each other. The suspense was interesting. We weren't given many clues to figure out who it was. I loved the support both of them got from their family and friends.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Violence, and Death

cozyreader9752's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Stalking, Bullying, and Violence