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froggybooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Eating disorder, Blood, Stalking, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Lesbophobia
notsoquietgrrl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Rape, and Sexual assault
maria1085's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
reallyslowreader'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
5.0
Moderate: Bullying, Death, and Emotional abuse
gofortori'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? Yes
5.0
That ENDING! I actually gasped, and also cried. And the last line – chef's kiss. I also appreciate the representation of neurodivergence, PTSD and mental illness, postpartum body change, queer selfhood and relationships, etc.
Each of the six women has a detailed character history and feel as textured as real people. The author clearly put a lot of work into getting to know her own characters, and it shows. I want to give each one a big hug.
I loved the constant presence of the sea and the terrace throughout the tale, always looming, just like the secrets each woman brings to the hen weekend. But only as events unfold do we realize their significance.
The cyclical nature of the story focuses on righting past wrongs instead of letting them happen over and over again.
Lucy Clarke has a lovely style that makes this story a pleasure to read, engaging as a thriller, and deeply satisfying as a feminist exploration.
Moderate: Rape, Self harm, and Grief
Minor: Biphobia, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
jackie_recommends's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
kfquarium'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
meyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Bullying, Death, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
phaas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual assault
Moderate: Homophobia