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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
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
udari's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, Murder, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Grief
thegracefulone1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Infidelity, and Infertility
The miscarriage is mentioned but does not take place on page. It is mentioned more often than once and that is why I put it as moderate.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
madarauchiha's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I liked that the main cast was Maori, with the exception of the cop. There is enough sprinkings of culture so you can tell they are Maori. But it is a lil obvious the author isn't from that culture, or at least didn't want to include further portrayals of Maori culture. The plot was interesting, though very slow. It would make for a decent read if you need something long and slow.
I didn't like the cop. The romance involving
Content warnings:
Minor: animal gore, guns, ableism and ableist language, pedophilia csa implied teacher grooming students, police brutality
Medium: gore, house fires, NSFW sex scene, medium police brutality, rape, toxic masculinity, miscarriage, domestic abuse, alcohol, guns, pedophilia and csa, flying in helicopters / heights, sexism.
Major: police, serial killers and misogyny, domestic abuse, marital infidelity, car accidents, drowning.
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Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
Moderate: Gun violence