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The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding

54 reviews

bekah1210's review

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, and Murder

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Confinement, Infidelity, and Physical abuse

Minor: Death of parent

thatswhatshanread's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Another solid domestic thriller!! This has definitely become my favorite sub-genre of mystery thrillers. And this one is heavy on domestic twists and suspenseful thrills!!

While it was a little slow to start, the intrigue never stops. It increases with each chapter (short chapters are the best) and throws in punch after punch of “WTF?!“ drama. This one is best if you go in blind, so I won’t say much else except that you will definitely have trust issues after finishing it. 

Robyn Harding is SO GOOD at what she does!! Fans of “Sleeping with the Enemy”, “Gone Girl”, “Killing Eve” and the like should flock to this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Stalking, Vomit, Torture, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Body shaming, Classism, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Death of parent, Grief, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Cursing, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Gun violence, Bullying, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt

soobooksalot's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Two women on two very different life paths makes for a most riveting story. 
 Thank you to Netgalley and Grand Central Publishing for my eARC of The Drowning Woman for review!
 Canadian author Robyn Harding has absolutely nailed her latest thriller. The stories of Hazel and Lee drew me in immediately, and they're surrounded by secondary characters who are all levels of nasty.
 I was travelling while readin  this, and often find it difficult to keep up with a book when not on my usual life schedule - this one kept me at it whenever I had a spare moment!
 Recommended!
 For release on June 13.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Dementia, Gaslighting, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Grief, Infidelity, and Murder

clairebonney's review

dark tense fast-paced

5.0

All the stars for this dark and suspenseful June 2023 release! This was my most anticipated read of 2023, and it absolutely exceeded my expectations!

For years, I have desperately wanted to read a novel and feel Gone Girl vibes. NONE have delivered until now. That’s not to say this novel is a comparison to Gone Girl. It is not; it is a completely unique story in my opinion. But the vibe is the exact same. I hope that makes sense, but even if it doesn’t, just know I am so completely satisfied after reading this story!

Review to come.

Thank you so much to Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for the galley of this book in exchange for my honest review!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Sexism, Suicide attempt, Infidelity, Death of parent, Murder, Physical abuse, and Toxic friendship