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voicenextdoor's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.0
Moderate: Stalking and Kidnapping
lizzyluck's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Gaslighting, Violence, Murder, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Confinement, and Sexism
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual content, and Gun violence
Minor: Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Sexual assault
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.25
I did like the story. I thought it was a more complex story than some mystery/thrillers. However, I knew who the killer was and what he'd done previously pretty early in the book. The big sign was right there staring you in the face. I wish the author had made it less obvious.
I did like the moral/lesson of the story. As well as the ending and the non-traditional main characters. While I don't usually prefer unlikable mcs the ones in this book were just relatable enough to make the book interesting.
Overall, an okay book, with good but similarly voiced narrators.
Graphic: Death, Murder, Sexual content, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment and Sexual harassment
just_klaudia's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, Abandonment, Child abuse, Death, and Grief
katiemack'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? It's complicated
3.75
This is a solid summer read--a fast-paced popcorn thriller following two women navigating the sinister secrets of the wealthy in the tech industry as they try to escape a private island. (The White Lotus comparisons are apt.) The pacing falters in spots, and there's an issue with tense congruity (some chapters are in past, others in present) that might be a conscious choice--can't get into it too much without revealing spoilers--or is an oversight that would hopefully be fixed before publication. Overall, it's a fun book with just enough cat-and-mouse drive and a twist that's easily predictable but still shocking enough to keep one reading.
Graphic: Murder, Sexual violence, and Death
Moderate: Abandonment and Kidnapping
oracle_of_madness's review
4.5
There is a great kinship between Summer and Leo, both of whom have difficult histories that are related throughout this book. I loved their sister-like relationship and Summer's devotion to trying to figure out what is going on with Leo.
Overall, I really loved the fast-pace, the characters and the twists and turns had me on this one.
Definitely recommend for thriller lovers!
Out June 13, 2023!
Thank you, Netgalley and Publisher, for this Arc!
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Kidnapping