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beth_s98's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
2.5
Honestly, this book wasn’t for me, and I only finished it partially out of spite. I hated Roach, and while I think that’s kind of the point, I struggled to get through her chapters. I liked Lauren, and a lot of the other characters were interesting. I hate in the end that Lauren doesn’t get true peace, and we are left with Roach walking back into her life. There were just so many moments that I felt were either unnecessary or just beyond plausibility. I don’t think the writing was bad, but I was not a fan of the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Murder, Alcohol, Death of parent, Stalking, Sexual content, Violence, Addiction, and Alcoholism
Minor: Mass/school shootings
katndrsn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Well the first 75% of the book had the potential to build to something brilliant but the ending was contrite and the epilogues were extra nails in the coffin. Disappointing really, I had much higher hopes for this novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Bullying
Minor: Blood and Mass/school shootings
emilypalah's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Wasn’t one of my favourites, the descriptive writing was very well thought out but the characters irked me and it felt like a bit of a chore to finish…did keep me feeling uneasy though which was probably the author’s intent! I just would rather not feel on edge on top of wanting to just finish the book just to finish it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Vomit and Alcoholism
Minor: Mass/school shootings
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