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aileron's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Confinement
Moderate: Murder and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism and Domestic abuse
bessadams's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Murder, Drug use, Classism, and Death
kstericker's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Domestic abuse, Death, Drug use, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Minor: Confinement
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really enjoyed revisiting the world of The Appeal, which was one of my favorite books of 2022. Seeing the same quirky characters in a new mystery was very fun and a great way to distract myself while I've been sick. However, I did find the mystery itself to be kind of weak and I think that this author is much better than this novella makes her seem. I would've preferred a full length sequel where she could have taken her time and unraveled a murder mystery like in the first book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Death, Chronic illness, and Confinement
helena_chris's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Just a fun little read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Confinement and Domestic abuse
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