bkmckown's review
2.75
The story was heartbreaking but the plot moved SO SLOW and the characters were frustrating.
mrsjessicasmith28's review
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
ankeesee's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
girlygirlreader's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book had some many twists and turns throughout it it had me hooked from the beginning! The author did leave some aspects of the plot unexplored and open which I personally find frustrating but I know some people like to have things open for interpretation. It’s an interesting examination on family and perspectives. A great reminder that we can never truly know peoples intentions behind what they are doing until they tell us and guessing just leads to resentment.
allison_lay89's review
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
I wasn't enjoying it and then all of a sudden I really was. I loved how it was told through multiple perspectives.
mrscraftalot's review
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lifesarosch's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Good but not great
riebread1's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was a compelling read about how complicated family really can be. And how blood doesn’t make family.
veronicap's review
Writing style kept me at a distance from the characters. Too much telling and not enough showing. It wasn't a bad book but I just never felt compelled to pick it up again
ameliasbooks's review against another edition
Interesting story, but the writing didn't do it for me.