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themoodreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Minor: Cancer, Alcohol, Child death, Gun violence, Blood, Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Car accident, Kidnapping, Violence, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
bekah1210'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
3.75
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping, Infidelity, Violence, Alcoholism, Death, and Addiction
Minor: Classism, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Gun violence, Grief, Alcohol, and Cancer
nataliapassos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Death
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Stalking
kassidyreads'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? No
2.0
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, and Murder
Moderate: Stalking, Confinement, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Addiction, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
lindseyhall44'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
That being said, the plot definitely takes a back burner on this one, so if you felt so-so about books one and two, maybe this on you should skip! No matter where you stand, McManus is a phenomenal mystery writer, and I cannot wait to see what’s next from her!
Graphic: Murder, Death, Violence, Blood, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Classism, Infidelity, Confinement, and Cursing
avidreaderandgeekgirl'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
This was my favorite of all three books. It was the least predictable. I didn't see who was behind everything right away. I also liked the message of the book. That toxic boys who are never punished become toxic men, who think they can get away with anything, and sometimes can and do.
There were still a few predictable parts, so I didn't give it 5 stars, plus, it just wasn't a 5-star read to me.
The narrators were excellent and really brought the story to life. I'd give them 4.75 stars.
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Alcohol, Murder, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Sexism, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism
gurnoor'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
4.5
Graphic: Murder and Death
Minor: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Alcohol
libriinks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Death, Murder, Violence, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
mishale1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Jake has been released from jail, atleast temporarily, after a mistrial because of a juror messing things up. And strange, scary things start happening again. The “Bayview four” has grown after the second book in the series and everyone is keeping their eyes peeled to try to figure out what’s going on.
A billboard in town advertises a new game which gives off an immediate ominous feeling.
Then someone is kidnapped and the word Practice is written on their arm.
If the phrase continues as “practice makes perfect” we can assume that two more people will be kidnapped. Maybe they’ll live, maybe not. Who will be taken? Who is doing the kidnapping and why? And does Jake have something to do with it?
We get chapters focusing on Nate, Phoebe, and Addy mostly. I would have enjoyed chapters dedicated to Bronwyn too, her and Nate are my favorites. But Bronwyn is still represented well through other characters’ chapters.
I thought this was another interesting story with lots of twists and turns. I wouldn’t have predicted the outcome but it was both surprising and well explained by the end. I appreciate both!
I enjoyed touching base with these characters again and I’m pretty happy with where their storylines concluded. One made me especially happy but I won’t spoil it by saying who!
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Death
sadiegenene25's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Kidnapping, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Cursing