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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
I read this in December of 24 and I barely remember it. Bits and pieces come to mind, but I don't remember much, definitely not the ending.
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Trafficking, Kidnapping
Moderate: Pedophilia, Suicide
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This author should never write a female character ever again. 🤮
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I struggled with this book. I really liked the premise in the description but the overall story just didn't live up.
I will start off with the Pros:
The author does a beautiful job with descriptions. Character descriptions, environment descriptions, and scene descriptions. It is done so well that you can picture exactly where you are and who you are with. The twisty mystery elements are also good. While not necessarily surprising, it still provides that 'wow" moment.
Unfortunately now the cons:
The main character is immature and not particularly well developed. The author appears to rely on common stereotypes and tropes to explain bad behavior. Her interactions with other characters feel juvenile. Character conversations feel forced and not realistic in nature.
This is a 2.5 for me - rounded to a 3.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
I will start off with the Pros:
The author does a beautiful job with descriptions. Character descriptions, environment descriptions, and scene descriptions. It is done so well that you can picture exactly where you are and who you are with. The twisty mystery elements are also good. While not necessarily surprising, it still provides that 'wow" moment.
Unfortunately now the cons:
The main character is immature and not particularly well developed. The author appears to rely on common stereotypes and tropes to explain bad behavior. Her interactions with other characters feel juvenile. Character conversations feel forced and not realistic in nature.
This is a 2.5 for me - rounded to a 3.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Trafficking
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
