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rgetch06'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
3.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Kidnapping and Murder
greatestheights's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual violence, Torture, Abandonment, Child abuse, Rape, Physical abuse, and Violence
sumrose11'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
4.0
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Physical abuse, Murder, Kidnapping, Sexual violence, and Child abuse
awray'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Torture, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Child death, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Murder, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Violence, Sexual content, and Rape
ultimatefans's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Kidnapping, Stalking, Abandonment, Rape, and Physical abuse
whatchareadingheather's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Stalking, Torture, Murder, Rape, Abandonment, and Kidnapping
nolasgem'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? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Kidnapping, Rape, and Child abuse
crispy89's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Sexual violence, Torture, and Death
Moderate: Hate crime, Sexual violence, Rape, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, and Murder
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.0
“In order to catch the monster, she would have to drag those pieces - and the pain that came with them - out from where she had carefully stowed them and into the light.”
I still can't believe I've only just recently discovered her work, but I loved my first experience with Isabella Maldonado's writing and I've been looking forward to read more. My TBR jar thought I shouldn't wait and decided I had to pick up The Cipher ASAP. Not that I'm complaining, because I ended up having a great time reading this first book of the Nina Guerrera series! True, I don't exacty think it's credible that the FBI let's Nina actively investigate a case that is so personal to her, and especially after certain events in the plot and things escalate further and further. BUT. If you are able to suspend your belief and just enjoy the ride you will be in for a bucketload of action and suspense. The Cipher isn't afraid to go VERY dark and disturbing indeed, and this story isn't for those with a weak stomach. There is constant danger lurking around every corner, but then again the team IS hunting a twisted serial killer... Most of the story is told from Nina's POV, but I could really appreciate that some chapters were from the serial killer's POV. It definitely took the story to the next level for me! The plot isn't all that original with the cat and mouse game and the serial killer taunting the police, but it does make for a very entertaining ride and the ciphers added a nice touch. Was the final confrontation exactly credible? Maybe not, but it did make sure that the story went out with a bang. I do wish there would have been more character development in Nina beyond the basics and stereotypes, but there was enough there to make me look forward to read the next book.
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Vomit, Child abuse, Confinement, Misogyny, Murder, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Stalking, Torture, Death, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
larkken's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Torture, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Rape