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cntrygrl_reads's review against another edition
3.0
Sally Hepworth is one of my favorite authors; with that being said…
There wasn’t very much character development in this book. I had a hard time trying to connect with any one major character. It seemed like a lot of the back stories were left out; ex. what triggered Pippa’s kleptomania at 11? **if I missed it, please feel free to let me know** There’s several more examples that I can think of, but I don’t want to spoil the book.
I did think it was a decent story and felt like it was a solid 4⭐️s…right up until the end. There’s nothing that absolutely pisses me off more than reading a book, getting to the last chapter, and the ending being shitty af. It ruins my mood for the rest of the day. It’s been four days and I’m still a little salty about it
There wasn’t very much character development in this book. I had a hard time trying to connect with any one major character. It seemed like a lot of the back stories were left out; ex. what triggered Pippa’s kleptomania at 11? **if I missed it, please feel free to let me know** There’s several more examples that I can think of, but I don’t want to spoil the book.
I did think it was a decent story and felt like it was a solid 4⭐️s…right up until the end. There’s nothing that absolutely pisses me off more than reading a book, getting to the last chapter, and the ending being shitty af. It ruins my mood for the rest of the day. It’s been four days and I’m still a little salty about it
casuallyreadingx's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
I have slowly made my way through most of Hepworth's books ( I think I only have her newest one and a few of her earliest books left) and I have to say this has been my least favorite.... it just didn't fit the vibe for me compared to her other reads.
I did enjoy the writing: I always have. Interesting characters that had some depth to them. Secrets and lies. Lots and lots of drama with quite a few bits of psychological aspects thrown in there. So what happened?
Truly I was bored and annoyed the whole time. I wasn't thrilled (ha no pun intended) with the choices the characters were deciding on. This is mostly a mystery and not a thriller, so the marketing there was a bit off. I also feel like the topic of Domestic Abuse was not done well.... and while I understand where Hepworth was going with it, it just left a sour taste in my mouth. And don't get me started on the ending because.... *cue the eye roll*.
Anyways, this wasn't for me.
Read if you like:
- Family Drama trope
- Domestic Thriller
- Quick read
- Slow Burn
- Psychological Aspects
I have slowly made my way through most of Hepworth's books ( I think I only have her newest one and a few of her earliest books left) and I have to say this has been my least favorite.... it just didn't fit the vibe for me compared to her other reads.
I did enjoy the writing: I always have. Interesting characters that had some depth to them. Secrets and lies. Lots and lots of drama with quite a few bits of psychological aspects thrown in there. So what happened?
Truly I was bored and annoyed the whole time. I wasn't thrilled (ha no pun intended) with the choices the characters were deciding on. This is mostly a mystery and not a thriller, so the marketing there was a bit off. I also feel like the topic of Domestic Abuse was not done well.... and while I understand where Hepworth was going with it, it just left a sour taste in my mouth. And don't get me started on the ending because.... *cue the eye roll*.
Anyways, this wasn't for me.
Read if you like:
- Family Drama trope
- Domestic Thriller
- Quick read
- Slow Burn
- Psychological Aspects
shan1208's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
katelynelizabeth's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
asnyderk's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shannonharty's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
qn_2's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
nal1031's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
1.0
ninacummins's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0