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jga307's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
issianne's review against another edition
4.0
I was genuinely surprised by this book. Ive seen a good amount of middle-ground or negative reviews, and I really enjoyed it. The three timeline/POVs were a bit lagging at first, since I think it's impossible not to prefer one over another, but by the end of the book, all POVs are necessary to get the full picture. Also, I'm a sucker for an ambiguous and ominous ending! This was pitched to be a book about a cult, and I didn't really see the situation as a cult as much as an awful home situation--so if you're looking for something similar to the Ant Hill Kids or Heaven's Gate, you're not going to find it here.
justinereinosa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
jenandtonic2's review against another edition
I just dont like it. It took a long time to get remotely interesting, and even then, I’d rather read something else.
alexdebibliotheque's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
swatzrajkumar's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
elleyvette's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Domestic abuse
jenhurst's review against another edition
2.0
I’m honestly confused as to why this was so hyped up. I seem to hate all of the hyper Lisa jewel books and enjoy the hated ones.
highschoolbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Lisa Jewell is such a good writer and I was captivated throughout the reading experience.