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izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
Really enjoyed this book! Ugh man I loved the vibe it had and the mystery. For me it didn’t really seem like a thriller because I was so into it.
Really enjoyed this book! Ugh man I loved the vibe it had and the mystery. For me it didn’t really seem like a thriller because I was so into it.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
5.0
I legitimately cannot tell which of Courtney Gould's books that I like more at this point. A master of setting and making interesting characters already for sure!
I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own
I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own
ellehawk's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
I had a hard time with this one. I really like Courtney Gould's style of writing and the way she creates characters, but this whole book had me confused. I understand that the author wanted us to be confused, to reflect the main character's confusion throughout the story, but I didn't really know what was going on throughout the whole thing and it made me care less about the characters than I should have. Even though this one was a bit of a dud in my opinion, I am looking forward to her next book!
morguebooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
scatteringashes's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
karleighreads's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you for netgalley for an arc of this story.
Courtney Gould does very well writing Sapphic characters and giving those subtle hints at interest or flirting and I love that about her books. I do find them confusing, this is the second book I've read of hers and the first one I was confused even after the ending. This one panned out with a bit more explanation but I know the twists before they happened. All in all this was a quick, good read and I did enjoy it even with the confusion.
Courtney Gould does very well writing Sapphic characters and giving those subtle hints at interest or flirting and I love that about her books. I do find them confusing, this is the second book I've read of hers and the first one I was confused even after the ending. This one panned out with a bit more explanation but I know the twists before they happened. All in all this was a quick, good read and I did enjoy it even with the confusion.
itputsthebookupontheshelf's review against another edition
3.0
This one was hard to rate for me. I'm thinking 3.5 is where I'm most comfortable, though.
I loved Gould's last book, so I knew I had to read this one as soon as I could. This one was very complex, dark, and mysterious, much like the last. But this one didn't quite drag me in like the other.
It was well written and kept me on my toes, but I think it was missing more of the horror aspect. I saw another reviewer state that it was more sci-fi, and I would have to agree. It isn't quite what you are thinking you'll be reading.
I was definitely feeling an empty Arizona desert town with this one. The atmosphere felt very empty, dry, and sparce. Though maybe it would have been nice to have a little more storyline with a few more townspeople. But I understand what the author was trying to get at with not too many people being brought into the mix.
The MC's were well written, but at times, felt as dry as their surroundings... maybe it was meant to be that way, but I wanted to feel a little more from them. I felt like there was such a separation from the sisters, and sometimes, it felt like the other sister wasn't even there.
I did, however, like they storyline of the mother and the crazy outsider lady. I think the author did a great job on that and I would have maybe loved a little more of that.
It was still a good book, and I will always be open to see what comes from this author.
*Thanks netgalley and Wednesday Books for a gifted copy.
I loved Gould's last book, so I knew I had to read this one as soon as I could. This one was very complex, dark, and mysterious, much like the last. But this one didn't quite drag me in like the other.
It was well written and kept me on my toes, but I think it was missing more of the horror aspect. I saw another reviewer state that it was more sci-fi, and I would have to agree. It isn't quite what you are thinking you'll be reading.
I was definitely feeling an empty Arizona desert town with this one. The atmosphere felt very empty, dry, and sparce. Though maybe it would have been nice to have a little more storyline with a few more townspeople. But I understand what the author was trying to get at with not too many people being brought into the mix.
The MC's were well written, but at times, felt as dry as their surroundings... maybe it was meant to be that way, but I wanted to feel a little more from them. I felt like there was such a separation from the sisters, and sometimes, it felt like the other sister wasn't even there.
I did, however, like they storyline of the mother and the crazy outsider lady. I think the author did a great job on that and I would have maybe loved a little more of that.
It was still a good book, and I will always be open to see what comes from this author.
*Thanks netgalley and Wednesday Books for a gifted copy.
carlylikethetvshow's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This would be a great first entry into horror. If you never tried horror lit because you scare easily, start here. I figured out one of the plot twists but there’s enough mystery there to keep you entertained! If you prefer strong, character driven stories, this might not be for you
mangofloat's review
will restart and pick up another time i promise @ courtney gould