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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book took me a minute to get into, but once I was there, I flew through it. I hate even saying that I enjoyed this so much because it centers around a heavy topic.
I have heard many people say this is the darkest book they’ve ever read and I’m sure that’s true for some, but it wasn’t as bad as I was expecting.. so either I’m a total psychopath with no feelings or people just don’t read dark thrillers typically. There was maybe one or two scenes, I skimmed through because I couldn’t stomach it. (IYKYK)
Overall, I found it interesting and informative (lots of background and facts on trauma, PTSD, Stockholm syndrome, etc) so my former Behavioral-Specialist self was enjoying all the info.
I usually don’t enjoy duel timeline books either, but for this book it just made sense and I appreciated it being written that way.
I have heard many people say this is the darkest book they’ve ever read and I’m sure that’s true for some, but it wasn’t as bad as I was expecting.. so either I’m a total psychopath with no feelings or people just don’t read dark thrillers typically. There was maybe one or two scenes, I skimmed through because I couldn’t stomach it. (IYKYK)
Overall, I found it interesting and informative (lots of background and facts on trauma, PTSD, Stockholm syndrome, etc) so my former Behavioral-Specialist self was enjoying all the info.
I usually don’t enjoy duel timeline books either, but for this book it just made sense and I appreciated it being written that way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Abortion
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a very sad book to read, specially because it can happen in real life.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I love lucinda berrys writing, i have read most of her books now apart from missing parts. I have found this one has to be darkest read yet (please check trigger warnings) and it was struggle to put down. Very engaging storyline and It was super fast paced.
I loved the 2 girls pov ella& sarah but i think it would of been great to have pov of the john and paige also.
I recommend lucinda berrys books ( please check trigger warnings)
I loved the 2 girls pov ella& sarah but i think it would of been great to have pov of the john and paige also.
I recommend lucinda berrys books ( please check trigger warnings)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
i think this genre of… what? true crimecore? exploitation paperback? (calling it a thriller feels tame) needs to be studied because there’s probably some really interesting gender theory going on with most authors and readers of the genre being women. i always end up reading these in under 24 hours and i can’t help but wonder what about my psyche compels me and others to do so. anyways, it’s hard to rate books like this so do with that what you will.