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neniacorcoran's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Grief, Incest, Racial slurs, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Cursing, Dementia, Fatphobia, Racism, and Suicide attempt
ekmook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Murder, Blood, Child abuse, Violence, Sexism, Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, Misogyny, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Addiction, Dementia, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Mental illness, Racial slurs, and Racism
jackiesreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Racial slurs, Rape, Gaslighting, Racism, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Child abuse
_thelitlibrarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
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TW; Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, Murder, Cancer, Suicide, Blood, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse, Racial Slurs.
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What a dark and twisted book! Jennifer Hillier has done it again, just when I had things figured out another twist was thrown into the plot that would leave my jaw dropping to the floor. Paris Peralta is arrested in her own home for the murder of her comedian-husband, Jimmy Peralta. All clues point to her doing it, but she's insistent on not being able to murder her husband. I will admit, I had doubts about her story and about what she is capable of. What makes things worse, is she's being blackmailed by Ice Queen, Ruby Reyes - who knows one secret that could ruin Paris even more.
On the opposite side of the world, Drew Malcolm - podcast host of "Things We Do in the Dark" starts an in-depth investigation on Ruby Reyes as she gears up for her big prison release. Drew plays a huge part in the story as he used to be roommates with Ruby's daughter pretty much up until her death. Drew will stop at nothing for revenge on Ruby and redemption for his friend who he let down many, many years ago. I really enjoy how Jennifer Hillier nods to her Canadian roots and incorporated Toronto into the narrative. At first, I was wondering where Drew came into the story, but it became clear very fast where he played part in it.
I really enjoyed the ending of the book, although I had figured some of the plot out it was still super interesting to see where the story went. I read this in a day, because I just couldn't put it down!
Graphic: Child abuse, Blood, Sexual assault, Murder, Cancer, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Racial slurs
anovelglimpse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Things We Do in the Dark is the third book I've read by Jennifer Hillier, and she's become an author who has cemented herself on my must-read thriller/mystery genre author list. I've come to greatly appreciate the way she writes thrillers. I loved the way this book, and her last two, have captured my attention from the very first page and never let it go. The pace of her books is fast and furious. I was riveted by Paris's arrest and the death of her husband. I couldn't wait to find out what the truth was. Then, there was the Ice Queen murderess Ruby Reyes stuff and all the characters surrounding that. I was just as into that part of the story. I loved how Hillier gave us little clues and pieces to assemble throughout the entire book. The revelations didn't all come at the end in one big moment but were served up in a way that made the story fly by. I liked that. It was different but no less intense. There were so many pieces of the puzzle and I loved them all. The only thing I would have liked more involvement of was Drew's podcast, and that is such a small thing in the scope of what was happening in this book. It was a fun thriller to read. I can't wait to find out what is next from Hillier.
You can find this review and others like it at A Novel Glimpse .
Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, and Death
Minor: Physical abuse, Rape, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, and Racial slurs
our_bookish_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I found it very predictable, so it didn't make me guess much, but it was a decent book all in all.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Murder, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Cancer, Dementia, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, and Grief