Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

What Lies Between Us by John Marrs

25 reviews

mamanders's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, and Abandonment

Moderate: Abortion, Infertility, and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Miscarriage

jordanbennett29's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Torture, Pedophilia, Confinement, Murder, Miscarriage, Infertility, Self harm, Pregnancy, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Medical content, Grief, Death, and Gaslighting

amalauna's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Bullying, Cancer, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Infertility, Kidnapping, Addiction, Death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Medical trauma, Murder, Pedophilia, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Child death, Physical abuse, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Grief

paperkindle's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is the craziest, most original book I've ever read. All these twists and turns got me shook. The only reason for not giving it 5 stars was that it felt a bit unrealistic/too much at times. I'll think about this book for a while and recommend it to everyone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Kidnapping, Violence, Miscarriage, Infertility, Abandonment, Cancer, Pedophilia, Blood, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Abortion

Moderate: Drug use and Incest

nialiversuch's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Blood, Death of parent, Infertility, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Physical abuse, Miscarriage, Addiction, Grief, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Terminal illness, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Gore, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Murder

Minor: Sexual assault, Vomit, Cursing, and Dementia

kassidypf13's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Child abuse, Confinement, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Toxic relationship, Cancer, and Adult/minor relationship

maleatsgrapes's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Drug abuse, Cancer, Abandonment, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Miscarriage, Infertility, Rape, Abortion, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pedophilia, Medical content, and Drug use

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Vomit, Dementia, and Injury/Injury detail

keriseabby's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

 

I recently finished reading another captivating book by John Marrs that takes readers on an exhilarating journey. This thrilling rollercoaster of a story keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of mother Maggie and daughter Nina, offering insights into their lives across various timelines.
Within the plot twists, cleverly placed misleading clues heighten the suspense, leading to surprising revelations that left me gasping. The well-crafted storyline keeps you guessing until the very end, with alternating perspectives and time shifts creating an intriguing puzzle that will captivate you.
The author's writing style seamlessly blends reality with imagination, depicting the intertwined lives of Maggie, the enigmatic and nurturing mother, and Nina, the daughter with a unique perspective on life. While the characters feel authentic, they also bring a whimsical element to the narrative, balancing moments that push the boundaries of reality. The intricate mother-daughter relationship and hidden secrets add layers to the narrative, making it even more captivating.
See Trigger warnings

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Child death, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Miscarriage

hinkleh2021's review

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Pregnancy, Suicide, Terminal illness, Miscarriage, Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Vomit, Cancer, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Abortion, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Infertility, and Slavery

killmoore_'s review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-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? Yes

4.0

I loved this, and definitely recommend the audiobook version. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Body horror, Cancer, Death, Grief, Infertility, Gaslighting, Gore, Child abuse, Child death, Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy, Torture, Abandonment, Confinement, Cursing, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Blood, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Murder, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence