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mbedrosian's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Alcohol, Drug use, Murder, Gun violence, and Gore
Moderate: Cancer and Car accident
Minor: Abandonment
ekmook's review
- 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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Cancer, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Terminal illness, Murder, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cannibalism
Minor: Car accident
alexisgarcia's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
First, it’s definitely “R-rated”. There’s cursing, death (not a spoiler, mentioned on the inner cover), etc. that may bother some so keep that in mind.
Second, I wish there was more character development. Some of the characters seem a little one dimensional due to the lack of development and exploration.
Third, I did also feel like there were some issues toward the end. Some of the end character plots left me a little disappointed and confused. A lot of it seemed rushed and almost forced.
Aside from those issues, the book was a pretty fun and heart racing change. The descriptions of the island are beautiful and the tangled relationships and characters were so fun to “figure out”. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a thriller about a deserted island or someone who wants to pretend it’s not winter.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Cancer, Cannibalism, Car accident, Chronic illness, Classism, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Murder, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Violence
erkane's review
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Car accident, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
alylentz's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer and Car accident
victorian_read_head7's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
When I say it took me a minute to get into this story, I mean it took me a minute after I was already about a chapter or so in, when we finally meet Brittany and Amma. These two girls left me feeling suspicious and their first interactions with Lux and Nico is what hooked me. Lux is a pretty charming character at first, too.
I felt a pull of immediacy as I kept reading, largely based on Rachel’s writing style. I absolutely loved The Wife Upstairs so I was going into this book with similar expectations. Rachel delivered. The twists and the drama?! All I can say is…..you’ve found your next thriller if you’re looking for a quick read to get your blood pumping.
Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, Murder, and Infidelity
reneebkreviews's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Infidelity, Cancer, Car accident, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
shadowbearreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, Murder, Drug use, Toxic friendship, and Cursing
alexleigh20's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Blood, Cancer, Car accident, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Grief, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Cannibalism
kenziewol's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Minor: Car accident and Cancer