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blondewarrior's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Rape
Minor: Death and Suicide
lizwarnerr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The plot was very intriguing at first — I was interested to learn about the cult, why it happened, etc. I appreciated the twists and turns. But the multiple POVs, different time eras, and multiple characters left me confused and a very slow burn.
The cult thing really kept me in for the long haul and then it was just disturbing (as most cults are). IMO, the ending made the entire book be worthless. It made me wondering “so what?” I appreciate that everything was wrapped up neatly with a bow, but why were they (specifically Henry) anxiously waiting her return if not to kill her and get the house? I feel like Henry had some vengeance he wanted from Phin, and that is why he lured her back to the house, tracked her, etc.
I am going to read the second book solely bc I am very interested in the spin off, and this one definitely had me want to keep reading — I’m just disappointed at how it wrapped up, and it was a bit too confusing to follow, which is why it gets 3 stars.
Graphic: Child abuse, Abandonment, Miscarriage, Murder, Suicide, and Rape
peeshpish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Murder, Grief, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Confinement, and Death
Moderate: Abandonment, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
Minor: Suicide, Homophobia, Medical content, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Infertility, Medical trauma, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Blood, and Pedophilia
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- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Confinement, Suicide, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Abandonment
amgarrido's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Drug use, and Confinement
Moderate: Suicide, Sexual content, Blood, Sexual assault, Infertility, and Infidelity
rjwilliams911's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Suicide, and Violence
isotope_s's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Pregnancy, Murder, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Confinement
Minor: Violence, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, and Abandonment
candeegirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Minor: Murder, Suicide, and Rape
whatiqreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Murder, Abortion, Suicide, and Emotional abuse
smlima1992's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Minor: Rape, Suicide, Child abuse, and Death