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story_of_steph'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
4.5
The twists and turns in this book are masterfully done. The way she blends past and present is masterful, keeping you guessing all the way through. The book’s dark and gritty vibe definitely adds to the suspense.
The only downside for me was that some parts felt a bit drawn out. There were moments when the story slowed down too much, with a few scenes feeling overly detailed. It kind of interrupted the flow at times. But honestly, the compelling characters and the intense plot more than made up for it.
All in all, this is a fantastic read for anyone who loves dark thrillers. A warning though that it deals with some pretty dark subject matter.
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Body horror, Gore, Grief, and Kidnapping
kaylyx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Stalking, Blood, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Drug abuse, Gore, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Suicide, Confinement, Gaslighting, Vomit, and Addiction
Minor: Fatphobia, Cannibalism, and Classism
isabelsp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Torture, Rape, Blood, Violence, Death, Murder, and Sexual violence
lampbee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Rape, Self harm, Suicide, Violence, Police brutality, Drug use, Gun violence, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Grief, Sexual assault, Body horror, Child death, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Torture, and Gore
Moderate: Car accident, Drug abuse, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, and Addiction
The description of Lydia gettingchynnadoll'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
Graphic: Suicide, Grief, Drug use, Body horror, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Sexual assault, Violence, Mental illness, Torture, Rape, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Murder, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Death, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Gun violence, Blood, Alcohol, Kidnapping, Gore, Emotional abuse, and Alcoholism
madsreadsbooks17'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Body horror, Rape, Blood, Death, Gore, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, and Torture
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Stalking, Death of parent, Addiction, Body shaming, and Suicide
adub345'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
0.25
I committed to reading this for a book club and it wasy first buddy read otherwise I would have DNF'd it multiple times.
The plot was not only twisty but also twisted. There was no need for the amount of descriptive scenes of torture porn throughout the book.
My list of trigger warnings for this is about as long as each chapter in this book.
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Fatphobia, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Police brutality, Rape, Torture, Blood, Death, Murder, Kidnapping, Violence, Physical abuse, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Pedophilia
taitestrasner'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
4.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Body horror, Blood, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Gun violence, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Rape, Torture, Confinement, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Suicide
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Gaslighting, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Alcohol, and Infidelity
loudonuts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Grief, Child death, Rape, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Self harm, Stalking, Gaslighting, Death, Torture, Blood, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Murder, and Gore
Moderate: Infidelity, Addiction, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
livsreadingadventure's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Graphic: Sexual violence, Death, Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Rape, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Stalking, Blood, and Addiction
Minor: Car accident, Infidelity, and Drug abuse