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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
Lots of characters to keep track of. I had to keep flipping back to make sure I had the right person in mind. Overall a good story with some good twists. Not my favorite by this author but still worth the read.
Possible spoiler ahead:
Why didn’t they ever say what happened to her fiancé? Why include it if you aren’t going to wrap it up?!
Possible spoiler ahead:
Why didn’t they ever say what happened to her fiancé? Why include it if you aren’t going to wrap it up?!
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This one was heartbreaking in a way I didn't prepare for. The author managed to juggle a very large cast of characters and subtle flaws - I'm impressed. I got oddly emotional thinking about this story after I finished it. I need to palate-cleanse with a picture book or something.
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5*
This book was great! I loved it so much more than others I've read by the same author. Had me hooked from the beginning and I flew through it. What a wild ride. Family/neighborhood drama. Worth the read!
This book was great! I loved it so much more than others I've read by the same author. Had me hooked from the beginning and I flew through it. What a wild ride. Family/neighborhood drama. Worth the read!
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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:
Complicated
This is how I want a book to be written!! I love the multiple POV’s and guessing who did it. 4 stars because I didn’t love the direction the author went in the end but overall very engaging and couldn’t put this down.
This is the second book by this author I’ve read and both of them have been great reads. The POV jumps around quite a bit to add depth and suspension to the story.
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book! Jane’s character completely stole my heart—pregnant and dealing with her fiancé’s disappearance AND a homicide investigation, wow. I just wish there had been more focus on her journey.
The biggest downside for me was the number of characters. Keeping track of who was who felt like a puzzle, especially since the author kept switching between first names, last names, and aliases. At times, I felt like I needed to write them down to keep it all straight. But the ending more than made up for it. There were SO MANY TWISTS!
What really stood out, though, was the research. The details about the study of bones was incredible. Dr. Ella Quinn, the forensic anthropologist, was so well-written.
If you love mysteries with rich detail and strong female leads, this one’s definitely worth a read—just be ready to pay close attention.
The biggest downside for me was the number of characters. Keeping track of who was who felt like a puzzle, especially since the author kept switching between first names, last names, and aliases. At times, I felt like I needed to write them down to keep it all straight. But the ending more than made up for it. There were SO MANY TWISTS!
What really stood out, though, was the research. The details about the study of bones was incredible. Dr. Ella Quinn, the forensic anthropologist, was so well-written.
If you love mysteries with rich detail and strong female leads, this one’s definitely worth a read—just be ready to pay close attention.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Murder
Moderate: Child death, Pedophilia, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Blood, Toxic friendship