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becsbooks1304's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Murder, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Animal death, Child abuse, and Death
taylorsevalia's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
For most of the book, I was expecting to learn more about Sophie. Although Sophie still feels like a mystery to me, Delilah’s story made up for it. I really enjoyed Delilah’s character besides the parts in library, but then, the ending had me wanting more!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Death, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Murder, and Cursing
Moderate: Death of parent, Blood, and Addiction
Minor: Eating disorder, Violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Racial slurs, Racism, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Animal death
outsmartyourshelf's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
Logan knows that Delilah is perfect for him. He has watched her, stalked her on social media, and contrived to meet her - all so he can prove he is the perfect boyfriend for her. Delilah is through letting anyone else control her life, and when Logan inadvertently records her killing her abusive stepfather, well that's just the start of his problems.
Fed up of all those books where women are victims? Then let me introduce you to Delilah. She's not going to stand back and let her stepfather carry on his abusive behaviour to her or her mum, and she's not going to put up with Logan trying to blackmail her about his death either. It's such a good read, I couldn't put it down. The author writes so well that you alternately feel sympathy for and/or creeped out by both Delilah and Logan, depending upon which one is narrating the current chapter. The only thing I could have done without is the paragraph about feeding the poor rat to the snake.
Overall, it's a great read which puts a different spin on the thriller genre.
Fed up of all those books where women are victims? Then let me introduce you to Delilah. She's not going to stand back and let her stepfather carry on his abusive behaviour to her or her mum, and she's not going to put up with Logan trying to blackmail her about his death either. It's such a good read, I couldn't put it down. The author writes so well that you alternately feel sympathy for and/or creeped out by both Delilah and Logan, depending upon which one is narrating the current chapter. The only thing I could have done without is the paragraph about feeding the poor rat to the snake.
Overall, it's a great read which puts a different spin on the thriller genre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Domestic abuse
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