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lee_nuhh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Sometimes the dark is beautiful, and without it, we wouldn't see the moon.
A thrilling story of two teenaged abductees surviving and unraveling what happened to them over time. Some twists I didn't quite predict, some false leads, a little romance. Could've used a little more editing, as some of the prose and plot felt discombobulated at times. Overall enjoyed it!
Graphic: Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Violence, Trafficking, Sexual assault, Gore, Sexual violence, Murder, Medical content, Confinement, Body horror, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Death
astoriareader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
- Two seniors in high school, Noelle & Evan, have been kidnapped. They are locked in cages, and they are part of a sadistic game. It also turns out that Noelle & Evan know each other, and their families don’t have the best past. This portion covers about the first third of the book.
- After they get out, some time passes in the book, and they reunite to try to figure out who was behind it all.
- This was actually pretty bad. I wouldn’t call it a psychological thriller. It fits more in horror genre mixed with romance.
- Definitely check out trigger warnings because this book is A LOT.
- If you’re into gratuitous violence & torture, this one may be for you. That’s not my thing, so I didn’t enjoy it.
- There isn’t much character development either. Characters felt very one-dimensional. Overall, the whole book fell flat for me. Not a satisfying ending. The romance between Noelle & Evan is just weird & based on trauma they went through together.
- So many tropes & cliches in this one.
- About 99% of the plot is completely unbelievable.
- I also have a personal pet peeve with how many times the author used the phrase “took her virginity” re: Noelle. Virginity is a social construct. I mean, JFC, can we please stop using this phrase in 2024, particularly in reference to a teenage trafficking victim being raped?!
Graphic: Sexual violence, Torture, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Misogyny, Trafficking, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Sexual content, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Pedophilia and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Alcoholism and Pregnancy
charityconzone's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Torture, Trafficking, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Cursing, Death, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Bullying, Classism, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Sexual content, Murder, and Stalking
soobooksalot's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Death, Death of parent, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Torture, and Sexual violence
readliketay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Torture, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping
Minor: Alcoholism
roseyposeyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Torture, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Rape, Blood, Sexual assault, and Murder
reginann's review against another edition
Graphic: Violence, Rape, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Confinement
cassiereadsbooks_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Violence, Blood, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Torture
heartsandthrillerreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture, Trafficking, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Murder, and Rape
vixen13's review against another edition
3.5
I just... it's so messed up and that's really not my thing. 😬 It was good yet I'm not sure I enjoyed it? 🤔
Graphic: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Murder, Torture, Death, Sexual assault, Rape, Kidnapping, and Violence