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rjwilliams911's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Suicide, and Violence
sabbcm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Murder, Death of parent, Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Torture, Confinement, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Trafficking, Stalking, Rape, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
our_bookish_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Told in multiple POV, altering timelines.
The story, as far as characters, got muddled and very confusing because there were so many in play during the parts in the past. I did not see the thing with Michael coming! I liked how it happened and that it did. I feel bad for the kids in the past and present and the hardships growing up, no kid should have to endure any of it.
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, Child abuse, Body shaming, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Death, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual content, Alcohol, Bullying, Gaslighting, Medical content, Miscarriage, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
brynhayes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Pedophilia, Abandonment, Abortion, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Torture, Toxic relationship, Confinement, and Death
crosberg's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
arthur_ant18'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide, Rape, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, and Miscarriage
Minor: Blood and Animal death
booksbytheglass's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
this one is probably the most hyped out of all of lisa jewell’s books and I can see why wow this one has it all 🤌🏼 we’re talking cults, murder, poison, incest (ish), and of course the good ol fashioned who the heck is the good versus bad guys
when the story started, I literally had no clue what was going to happen. I went into it blind (highly recommend), and of course knew there would be some sort of creepy twisty fashion.
BUT THE NUMBER OF TWISTS HAD ME GASPING FOR AIR.
wow, I really thought I was a super sleuth putting the pieces together, but nope. just when I thought I had it figured out - lost again. (I did predict quite a few though, have faith 🤣.)
I really enjoyed the dual timeline aspect unfolding simultaneously with the current timeline as well. it was fun to try and put the pieces together on who was who and what happened to the family itself.
also can we talk about how perfectly the sequel is set up now? while the main story was pretty closed up, the little threads of the side plots were just waiting to be pulled. I cannot wait for the family remains!!!
overall, this wasn’t my favorite of LJ’s, but still up there in creepy thriller favorites of mine.
rating: 3.5 stars
wine pairing: morgon bordeaux blend
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, and Incest
Moderate: Gaslighting, Adult/minor relationship, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Animal death
placebogirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Gaslighting, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Murder, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Animal death
bookswhitme's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Miscarriage, Murder, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse
bhimbos4books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Child abuse, and Toxic relationship
Interesting to read. Author unfortunately does portray queer and poc characters in a negative light.