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izzykai's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I read a comment that said only Kate can make houses main characters and that's true.
The imagery was amazing, so many cliff hangers and secrets to unfold.. I was not able to put this book down I had to know what happened.
Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, Infertility, Child death, Miscarriage, and Death
sarahbowling6608's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Child death, Death, Child abuse, Infertility, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Cursing, and Incest
currentlyreadingandcrochet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It may have been a tad bit long and there were a few loose ends
I can’t wait to read more by this author!
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Miscarriage, Child abuse, Classism, Infertility, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Grief, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Death, and Pregnancy
bobachel's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
At first, I thought all of the different time period jumps were a little annoying, but in the end I think they moved the story along well. The characters were well-developed for the most part, but I had some issues with the way Uncle Linus was written.
I also think Nell was written somewhat unbelievably. The author hints in her author’s note that Nell’s reaction to finding out she was essentially adopted was a bit extreme. I agree.
Anyway, I enjoyed the book. I’ll read more Kate Morton. If you enjoy historical fiction with a dash of mystery, this book is not likely to disappoint.
Moderate: Miscarriage
lynnannwalsh's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Grief, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Child abuse, Confinement, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Murder, War, and Sexual content
decembermagpie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Miscarriage, Medical trauma, Death, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Death of parent
naye's review against another edition
- 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
1.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy
Minor: Ableism, Car accident, Confinement, Death of parent, Incest, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Murder, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
misskatielyn313's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infertility, Kidnapping, and Miscarriage
littledevonnook's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, Grief, and Death