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noladawnreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Domestic abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Infidelity, and Physical abuse
Minor: Death of parent
thatswhatshanread's review against another edition
- 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
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.
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
- 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
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.
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Dementia, Gaslighting, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Grief, Infidelity, and Murder
booksbytheglass's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
this is my first book by robyn and it certainly won’t be the last!!! 🫡 the way she writes is absolutely addicting and had me flipping through pages desperate to see what happened next!
by splitting the plot into distinct narrators, it created the lull of believing one character before being thrust into another’s mind! and when I tell you that you won’t know it’s over until it’s over, I’m not lying!!!!
the ending, for as meticulous as the rest of the story was, felt a bit rushed. one second, one of the MCs is afraid for their life, and the next, they’re totally fine … it was a bit 360 at first, but I can’t complain too much because the ending was oddly happy???
this is definitely one that I would recommend to any thriller lover who loves unique plot twists!! what started out as a typical domestic thriller turned into a totally unexpected style!!
thank you to netgalley and grand central pub for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
rating: 4 stars
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
clairebonney's review against another edition
5.0
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!!
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
booklovertamisha's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Physical abuse