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char931's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
1.5
meganpkin's review against another edition
I was intrigued as it was set in Ireland and was about living with a murderer. After the first chapter it felt to live reliving abusive people I've lived with and so I stopped because that's not my reading interest of exploration. Definitely a well written start and pov but personally, not for me.
twosuns's review
3.0
3.5/5
A bit predictable & slow (though I didn’t see the final twist coming) but otherwise enjoyable.
A bit predictable & slow (though I didn’t see the final twist coming) but otherwise enjoyable.
feglet98's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, just wow, that ending, hooooweee, I was not expecting that.
dingadine's review against another edition
3.0
Almost gave this two stars, but the concept of the book was unique, and I enjoyed the fast pace and easy read. The “thriller” aspect and romances kinda fell flat for me though. The shock/surprise parts were half-in-half, some were predictable and some were genuinely unexpected, but I didn’t feel emotionally attached to the characters so maybe that’s why I never had a jaw-dropper moment while reading. All-in-all a take it or leave it read for me personally.
dreamcourt's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book so much! The ending had me tearing up, but I definitely appreciated it. ❤️
daniella84's review against another edition
5.0
*spoilers*
I think the twist that the father wasn't actually a murderer wasn't super revolutionary, but I definitely wasn't expecting a paranormal element! Also had the classic mean capitalist man has a hold over the town and only cares about profit and he's also a massive dirtbag but! I really enjoyed the town dynamic - their solidarity both in isolating Alva but then in turning against Giles to save the rest of them. Her relationship with Ren was nice too - and the ending! Sis the ending
I think Alva's journey too was really well done - she didn't want to be like her father, the man that had turned the town against her, and even in the end when they had made up she took up the responsibility he couldn't. Both Giles and Lachlan in the end were undone by Alva's mother, a fate that Alva almost submitted herself to as well, but she rose above. And in the end, rather than become like her or her father and endanger the town/who she loves, she sacrifices herself.
Overall a bop!
I think the twist that the father wasn't actually a murderer wasn't super revolutionary, but I definitely wasn't expecting a paranormal element! Also had the classic mean capitalist man has a hold over the town and only cares about profit and he's also a massive dirtbag but! I really enjoyed the town dynamic - their solidarity both in isolating Alva but then in turning against Giles to save the rest of them. Her relationship with Ren was nice too - and the ending! Sis the ending
I think Alva's journey too was really well done - she didn't want to be like her father, the man that had turned the town against her, and even in the end when they had made up she took up the responsibility he couldn't. Both Giles and Lachlan in the end were undone by Alva's mother, a fate that Alva almost submitted herself to as well, but she rose above. And in the end, rather than become like her or her father and endanger the town/who she loves, she sacrifices herself.
Overall a bop!