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r3ader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The first half was too slow, I feel like. I wanted to DNF, but bc I also wanted to know the ending, I kept reading. The last half was finished in the matter of a few days, so the pace definitely picks up towards the end.
I do have to say, that Beth and Hailey were annoying at times. Both acted like immature teenagers half the time (which is okay in Hailey, bc she is literally a teen, but Beth is too old to act like that).
A good example for that was when Beth
The answer to the murder mystery was a bit surprising, but you could predict it towards the end. Still, not bad.
I definitely loved the attention the book brings to mmiw! Would have been nice to have an indigenous woman as a main character, too. ^^
Overall, good book, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to others.
Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, Animal cruelty, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Stalking, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Police brutality, Addiction, Drug use, Grief, and Medical content
Minor: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Car accident, Torture, Vomit, Death of parent, Excrement, Murder, and Rape
Definitely don't read it if you can't have an animal suffering at the hands of people or if you can't read about an animal which you have bonded with being threatened to get killed!kefowler's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
keenanmaree's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Grief, Alcohol, Blood, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Stalking, Torture, Violence, Gun violence, Medical content, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Car accident
amnda527's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Police brutality, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Trafficking, and Violence
books_coffee_oxfordcommas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This is the story of Hailey, who lost both of her parents and has to move in with her aunt and her husband, a local cop who locals not-so-lovingly call the Iceman.
Cold Creek, where they live, is infamous for the women that have disappeared along the highway, and Hailey's uncle trying to "keep her safe" is seriously impeding her teenage life. Until she realizes that he is keeping some big secrets and she runs away.
Then, the story follows Beth, a woman who lost her sister to the highway killer. Beth is now suffering from addiction and has given up her dreams and is hoping to figure out what happened.
While I will say that there were some minor plot points that seem oversimplified, I really enjoyed this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat and I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. Thank you to the author and netgalley for a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
Graphic: Murder, Death of parent, Violence, Sexual content, Drug abuse, and Car accident
biblio_jordyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
What could have been better? I felt like the story lacked character development, especially with the two main characters Hailey and Beth. I struggled to feel like I knew either characters well by the end of the book, and the lack of development made it hard to feel connected to them or any other character (except for the dog Wolf, he was great), they all felt a little one dimensional. The story also fell flat during some sections in the middle as it strayed to create a romance element between characters. I also felt like it lacked a sense of mystery when it came to the antagonist and plot, which is what I really look for in a thriller. What I liked? Overall, the story is written well. The descriptions immersed me in the setting and I could clearly see the connections between characters. Going on, I felt like the beginning really drew me in with the action. I think from the prologue, I was pulled in, and found the story to be fast paced with a lot of suspense, action, and a strong end. If you liked No Exit, I feel like some of the suspenseful elements were really similar so I would give it a try!
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Police brutality, and Drug abuse