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ejsimpson'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
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Infidelity, and Animal death
Moderate: Rape and Domestic abuse
Minor: Child death and Child abuse
audreylee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Minor: Sexual violence, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Child death
harriebo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Violence, and Domestic abuse
christina_ro'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? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Murder and Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Miscarriage, and Child abuse
lilifane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Couldn't put the book down most of the time and finished it in 2 days. It's not perfect but I really really enjoyed the read. Absolutely loved the setting. The descriptions of the rough sea/coast, wilderness, small town were so good, it actully felt like being there. (Gosh, I miss travelling so much.) Anahera is an amazing protagonist. Hurt, tough and unapologetically angry. It was so refreshing to read from her point of view. And I really liked the plot. I have a very soft spot for small town mysteries and past secrets. Also, the short chapters, alternating perspectives (between Anahere and Will) and the foreshadowing/cliffhangers at the end of the chapters made it so easy to get through.
The beginning was a little slow but took up pace once Miriama disappeared. I really liked how the tension got more and more intense throughout the book and how you became more and more paranoid towards the end. However, there was a portion in the middle of the book that was a little slow, especially compared to the first half and the last third of the book. Although I liked Will well enough (the way he cared for the town people was endearing), I didn't care much for his past. Didn't care for the romance sub plot that much either, but I guess it was inevitable. And thankfully it didn't distract me from the main plot.
I like that you get to know so many minor characters because I actually enjoyed the small town vibes and all the red herrings. But I just wish there was a little bit more focus on the 6 friends and the past. This was teased so much at the beginning but the bits and pieces you got weren't fully satisfying. And I agree with other reviews that the portrayal of Miriama was a little one sided. Yeah, everyone is in love with her, got it.
I'm not a fan of Romance/Supernatural book but I liked the writing here so much, that I hope Nalini Singh writes some more of these mysteries.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content and Rape
drlampshade's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Alcoholism
Minor: Miscarriage and Rape