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madinanney's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nicorose's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
louiepotterbook's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Murder, Child death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Adult/minor relationship, Gore, Grief, Violence, Child abuse, Abortion, Body horror, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Blood, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, and Gaslighting
malhigh's review against another edition
4.0
i really like following all three story lines. henry is wild
jenilew's review
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jga307's review
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
issianne's review
4.0
I was genuinely surprised by this book. Ive seen a good amount of middle-ground or negative reviews, and I really enjoyed it. The three timeline/POVs were a bit lagging at first, since I think it's impossible not to prefer one over another, but by the end of the book, all POVs are necessary to get the full picture. Also, I'm a sucker for an ambiguous and ominous ending! This was pitched to be a book about a cult, and I didn't really see the situation as a cult as much as an awful home situation--so if you're looking for something similar to the Ant Hill Kids or Heaven's Gate, you're not going to find it here.
justinereinosa's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
jenandtonic2's review
I just dont like it. It took a long time to get remotely interesting, and even then, I’d rather read something else.