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dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This one was slightly a sophomore slump for me because The Quiet Tenant was so good, it’s hard to top. I liked the cult sub plot, but some of the story felt far fetched and a little lack luster.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Murder
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wished for more scenes in the cult, but I understand the author likely wanted it to be pretty even between past and present. Great pool side read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault
Moderate: Murder
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So, I consumed this book in 24 hours. I don’t even know how long I’ve sat in the bath reading it tonight—I just couldn’t stop.
I loved Michallon’s debut novel. When she announced that ARCs were up on NetGalley, I had to make an account just for this. I kept checking my approval and was so thrilled when they gave it to me.
This second novel has just cemented her as an instant-read author for me. I love the way she weaves together plot lines and character arcs. This is a gripping thriller hitting all the right beats—but it’s more than just a twisty plot. She writes with vividness and beauty, and her characters are fascinating. The setting is an entity of its own, only adding to the story. I wish I would’ve been more emotionally connected to the characters, but still found them interesting.
I’ve searched for thrillers like these for so long, and this fits the bill perfectly. Thank you to the publisher for a free ARC—now I’ll go recommend it to all of my crime-and-cult-loving friends.
I loved Michallon’s debut novel. When she announced that ARCs were up on NetGalley, I had to make an account just for this. I kept checking my approval and was so thrilled when they gave it to me.
This second novel has just cemented her as an instant-read author for me. I love the way she weaves together plot lines and character arcs. This is a gripping thriller hitting all the right beats—but it’s more than just a twisty plot. She writes with vividness and beauty, and her characters are fascinating. The setting is an entity of its own, only adding to the story. I wish I would’ve been more emotionally connected to the characters, but still found them interesting.
I’ve searched for thrillers like these for so long, and this fits the bill perfectly. Thank you to the publisher for a free ARC—now I’ll go recommend it to all of my crime-and-cult-loving friends.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Alcoholism
Contains a lot about cults
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Murder
Minor: Emotional abuse