Reviews

Dark and Shallow Lies by Ginny Myers Sain

megem2209's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

siennabea's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I think this book was good, I just wish it had a bit more description on who the characters actually were. 
It dealed with grief okay, but the last few chapters where it all came together was truly my favourite part.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Child death, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cursing, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Blood

ndvdv's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

What I did like: this was an easy read; and the author did create enough intrigue to keep me pushing forward. I also read this with a group of friends, completing a handful of chapters each day, which made the whole experience quite enjoyable. 

Unfortunately, there was a lot…and I mean A LOT of plot points, which gave me reader whiplash. The characters themselves were suspicious enough; but then the author added some lore along with weird, eerie symbolism that made the story feel chaotic. The first 75% of the book was dialogue, the suspense building and the secrecy and lies; with the other 25% being almost lacklustre reveals. Many things sort of came together in the end, but somewhat as a detriment to being truly fleshed out. I had more questions than answers in the end, and I do feel like there was some major plot holes, inconsistency and lack of development with characters and ideas. 

lilbitmad's review against another edition

I don’t care for the physic stuff

juliettecai's review against another edition

2.0

2.5

lucyann3's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

bethwodzinski's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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

3.5

ijm's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• 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

olivianoelbell's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kvnzie's review against another edition

4.0

i heard this book was slow & was hesitant to read it due to that but i’m so glad i did. yes it was a little slow, but i actually enjoyed that & was completely invested in the story. i will say i really thought i had it figured out like halfway through. needless to say, I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING.