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paigeworrall's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful writing as always.
I really enjoyed this book and seeing how the dynamics between the characters unfurled.
I really enjoyed this book and seeing how the dynamics between the characters unfurled.
tabatha_shipley's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
What I Didn’t Like:
-Slow release of information. You start off strong but then you feel like you’re sort of slogging through the rest of the book. It needed to be a bit faster in order to keep up with other things in this genre.
-The chapters that are from a different voice are frustrating. They’re supposed to be the intriguing part that brings you more information and keeps you turning pages. That sort of fell flat for me. I wanted more.
-The “big reveal” felt like a reach. The pacing of the story has been slow to this point and then everything is sort of crammed in at the end. It felt rushed and it felt like a let down.
What I Did Like:
+The dynamic between the two families is good. The back and forth of little pairings inside the relationship is realistic and the trust between the two families felt relatable.
+There are many layers to the mystery, which I personally like. You’re taken down a few paths before you come to the right one, and that’s always satisfying.
+The book does give you all the answers you need to be satisfied.
Who Should Read This One:
-Fans of contemporary family-style dramas who want something with more intense mystery will enjoy this one.
booklovertamisha's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kdela's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jbeen21's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
chrisheitz18's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
booksadoodle's review against another edition
4.0
I feel like this started off a bit slow at first but then before I knew it, I was halfway through. Then, just when I would feel like I had this figured out, something would make me doubt my hypothesis and pivot the narrative. Definitely snuck up on me and kept me guessing. The characters are all flawed but likable and the story gets more engrossing the further in you get. I was really surprised how much I liked this one! Thanks so much to Helen Cooper, the publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this e-arc!
jsanchez11153's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0