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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
The Drowning Woman gripped me more than I expected it to! I liked the pacing of it - the slow burn at the beginning gets you invested in Lee's character before all the twists start. My heart definitely ached for Lee. She is a victim of bad circumstances, and I felt like she was definitely paying hard for her mistakes. I found it harder to connect with Hazel, I felt like her motivations didn't quite explain her staying stagnant but nevertheless, her story is a hard one and while I can sympathize, I am definitely less forgiving of her choices, especially where Lee is concerned. This book is very much about woman power and second chances, and I enjoyed the story and twists overall. This makes for a great beach read.
CW: Domestic, physical and emotional abuse, suicide, murder, infidelity.
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
CW: Domestic, physical and emotional abuse, suicide, murder, infidelity.
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Great thriller! Loved the dual perspectives. The pacing was good and the plot was unique and complex. I couldn't put it down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
tense
slow-paced
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
SOTR put me in a reading slump and this book was collateral damage
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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:
No
Good twists, didn't see that last bit. Kept me on my toes and I didn't want it to end.
The language around drug users in this book is disgusting. Do better.
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
This was a compelling story with an intriguing twist. Fans of “The Housemaid” will enjoy the structure of this book. I couldn’t help feel as if the book reached its peak for me with around 100 pages left. Leaving me with a desire for a more balanced pace. Otherwise the characters were strong and engaging!
This started to be too predictable; I'm not saying a homeless person can't have an intimate relationship with someone but isn't this supposed to be a thriller? It was obvious what Hazel was doing. I would not expect Lee to be so trusting, didn't the "spa" day teach you nothing? And the bondage /dominance stuff ain't for me. No thanks