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ness_daydream's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, Suicide, and Emotional abuse
lady_wilhelmina's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Violence, Torture, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Murder, Suicide, Cursing, Gore, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Rape, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Incest, and Vomit
inmidnights's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
The first book in this series, Irene, was so good, it's undeniable that my expectations after it are high especially since Alex had so much hype. This one disappointed partly because of the hype and partly because the synopsis has given away the whole plot. There are no surprises or plot twists for anyone who usually reads crime novels or watches crime shows. There are descriptive paragraphs of gore and torture, something the author excels at, but storywise--the synopsis has told you everything you need to know. The conclusion of the story does feel like a justice and will probably be seen as a twist.
I liked Camille, the protagonist, in the first book, but more and more, I've realized that he’s really a bland protagonist. His main design in both novels is having one semi-unfounded hunch, that higher ups oppose, that of course ends upcorrect. Armand makes for a more compelling protagonist and is one of the characters that is actually great at the job. The other is Louis.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Violence, Gore, and Torture
Minor: Rape and Pedophilia
superpuffin's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Excrement, Gore, Torture, Vomit, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Kidnapping, Murder, Child abuse, Animal death, and Incest
Moderate: Sexism, Torture, Trafficking, and Stalking
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