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aberthold's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Reading this book was tough. The subject matter is dark and difficult. I agree with some of the other reviews that it doesn't necessarily feel like a mystery. There were a couple really good twists that I didn't necessarily anticipate. Overall, well done but sensitive subject.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Child abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse
br3nda's review
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Enjoyable but not a standout book. A small twist at the end was probably expected if I had been paying attention more while listening.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, and Rape
brownikins's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
I loved the pacing of this novel. I thought the story was meticulously planned and loved the addition of the "villain" towards the end to help give the reader a sense of justice/retribution. The sexual assault was awful, it was really hard to read and this book does not shy away from the heavy topics of sexual assault and abuse. I could feel the shame, horror, numbness, and then ultimately the relief at the end. This was a cathartic read for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Child abuse
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