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marsbar0619's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
3.25
fallenangelz's review against another edition
5.0
I'm not a big reader, nor am I a faster reader, and I've never left a book review before, but I could NOT stop reading this book. I can not remember the last time I not only raved about a book while still reading it, but how invested I was about the characters in this book. Every chapter just made me need to read the next one to see what happens. I would recommend this book to anyone!! Now I need to find more of Louise Jensen books to read.
christina_chris's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
lori_89's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
nyahraine22's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sophieannexx's review
4.5
i wasn't planning on reading this but my mum got it out the library so i gave it a go and i'm so glad i did. the actual mystery was very well-executed. there were a fair few red herrings but none of them were insignificant to the plot, and everything came together in the end in a way that made sense. all of the subplots were very interesting too, the way that information about the characters' lives and pasts would be hinted at and gradually revealed regardless of their relation to the main mystery was very effective in keeping the reader constantly invested.
the chapters towards the end from mary's point of view were incredibly unsettling to read. her recollection of the events leading up to caily's fall, and how convinced she is of the things she believes to the point of taking action in the way she does, both with caily and then later with herself and her husband, is honestly terrifying, but that's what makes it such a good reveal, it's the story of someone suffering from (what is most likely) dementia, which is one of the most terrifying things the real world has to offer.
my favourite thing about this book was the references to both caily and tegan's love of performing. as an aspiring musical theatre performer myself, i love to see my feelings about falling in love with being on stage put into words, and to see characters who love it the way i do. i also just love to unexpectedly be reading about the thing i love most in the world.
the final thing i will add is that i really liked the way that the final line of each chapter would be repeated or rephrased, often in a different context as the first line of the following chapter.
my favourite thing about this book was the references to both caily and tegan's love of performing. as an aspiring musical theatre performer myself, i love to see my feelings about falling in love with being on stage put into words, and to see characters who love it the way i do. i also just love to unexpectedly be reading about the thing i love most in the world.
the final thing i will add is that i really liked the way that the final line of each chapter would be repeated or rephrased, often in a different context as the first line of the following chapter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Dementia
Moderate: Body shaming, Grief, and Bullying
Minor: Pregnancy, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Pedophilia
ems_99's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.0
I liked the fact that it was super easy to read and there were some good twists, it kept me gripped and I really did want to keep reading to find out what would happen. The writing wasn’t the best though and the characters weren’t hugely developed and I found them all quite annoying. I also didn’t love the last chapter/epilogue as I personally found it a bit pointless as it didn’t add anything to the story.
bethanya06's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25