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tabea1409'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Violence, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Medical content
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Drug abuse, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Child death, Death of parent, Drug use, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, and Alcohol
mia_luvsreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Gun violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Miscarriage, Drug abuse, and Addiction
kmsander4'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? It's complicated
4.0
Yes, it's definitely a YA series. So if that isn't for you, then leave this one on the shelf. But if you're open to a puzzle-packed mystery, full of ancient family drama, this one may just be made for you!
I loved the character growth for Avery and the Hawthorne brothers. I'm already looking forward to diving into book three when I can get it from the library!
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Death
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Minor: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Gun violence, and Medical content
sarahflanders's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Gun violence, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
taryn_g'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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Classism and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity and Medical content
phoebebebbebe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, and Death
Moderate: Murder, Death of parent, and Gun violence
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Miscarriage
jen1804's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I adored the further sprinkling of romance that we got, more of that please.
More and more about the late Tobias Hawthorne and his family unravels as the book goes on and we discover more about Avery’s history too and how it all ties together.
I enjoy the characters that Jennifer Lynn Barnes creates in this, particularly the Hawthorne brothers, and Avery’s friend Max. I also love that Avery is this intelligent, puzzle solving babe in her own right, but I am still Itching for Avery to have just that little bit more welly.
Overall a good read and I look forward to reading the next one.
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Gun violence and Murder
Minor: Child death, Miscarriage, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Death of parent
bookthief's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It was easier to follow along with the characters as we had already met them in the previous book and had gotten to know them. This made it quicker to get into the book.
Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ writing has definitely improved from her first book. The writing is more developed and detailed, making the book flow more smoothly.
The plot was brilliantly thought out. It was fast paced and intense, with twists and turns throughout the book.
The family tree is quite complicated. I really had to think about who was related to who and how to keep up with the plot.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would defo recommend to read it!
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, and Kidnapping
maxymoo'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, and Murder
ttreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Minor: Murder