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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
I found the writing a bit slow at first, but the last half peaked my interest.
4⭐️ Sometimes “cold case” style stories can feel super slow but the pacing on this felt really snappy and interesting. I think it was partially helped by the multi-POVs and I appreciated being able to learn about the case from all the different angles as all the secrets were uncovered. Definitely feels like it’s a setup of a series so hopefully there’s more out of this detective line!
emotional
sad
medium-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Suspenseful from start to finish! You get sucked in and can't put it down. There are so many twists and turns but you never see the ending coming. Loreth Ann White is a master of misdirection!
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Blood, Abortion, Classism
*audiobook*
Was a decent audiobook and a good few little twists throughout. I feel like there’s a few too many characters in this story. But otherwise, good as always from White.
Was a decent audiobook and a good few little twists throughout. I feel like there’s a few too many characters in this story. But otherwise, good as always from White.
4.5
Don’t do drugs, kids
Also FUCK parents who abuse their children and then protect the abuser when the child finds the courage to tell what has happened
Don’t do drugs, kids
Also FUCK parents who abuse their children and then protect the abuser when the child finds the courage to tell what has happened
I loved this book. The pacing was steady and didn’t save everything until the end and covered so many aspects of criminal investigations that are rarely included in thrillers. Loved the perspective of the media/reporters, the medical examiner and her students, the families, etc. So many good things to say. I think there were some plot holes and things left unexplained, but who cares, you don’t get everything explained in life either.