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lizzyluck's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
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
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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 had two problems with the book, one it was very predictable, and two the narrators' voices were so similar it was hard for me to tell them apart.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Sexual content, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment and Sexual harassment
starklinqs's review
4.5
Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review! I was super excited to see I didn’t even have to apply for this ARC, and I was hooked on this book, even though I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump. It’s fast paced and enjoyable - I probably should have figured out the twist, but once it happened it was one that surprised me but ALSO made sense which I appreciate. A lot of thrillers I’ve read have twists for the sake of a surprise, and I appreciate that this one is clear and wasn’t too out there.
I only give it a point off because there’s a character who we never get a follow up to on what happens to them! It’s an intentional open ended thing, not something the author forgot, but I still wanted so badly to get an update.
I only give it a point off because there’s a character who we never get a follow up to on what happens to them! It’s an intentional open ended thing, not something the author forgot, but I still wanted so badly to get an update.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
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