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midnightrose_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Gone Again is a thriller by Minka Kent. Audiobook is narrated by Teri Schnaubelt & Gabra Zackman.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Medical trauma, Violence, and Emotional abuse
books4escaping's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Okay - Not a waste of time. I liked the plotline even though parts didn't make sense. What I didn't like was most of the characters Primary and Secondary (that added nothing to the story).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, and Emotional abuse
alex_reads_anything's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Please please please check the trigger/content warnings before deciding to read this.
Oof. This was full of religious trauma, which I was not expecting at all based on the blurb. I’m glad I don’t have too much baggage when it comes to religion because this book could have stirred up so many more feelings than it did.
The ending seemed weird considering the first 75-85% of the book. The main character’s disappearance nor any of the flashbacks had anything to do with the ending whatsoever. I would almost think the ending belonged to a different book if not for the character names being the same.
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Oof. This was full of religious trauma, which I was not expecting at all based on the blurb. I’m glad I don’t have too much baggage when it comes to religion because this book could have stirred up so many more feelings than it did.
The ending seemed weird considering the first 75-85% of the book. The main character’s disappearance nor any of the flashbacks had anything to do with the ending whatsoever. I would almost think the ending belonged to a different book if not for the character names being the same.
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Death of parent, Pedophilia, Infidelity, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Vomit
Be cautious if you have any sort of religious traumareading_under_covers's review against another edition
3.0
Celia spends her fortieth birthday surrounded by friends and her loving husband, but after finding an upsetting note mixed in with her birthday cards, she leaves home in the middle of the night to clear her head and then vanishes. Her estranged sister launches her own investigation to find out what happened to Celia.
GONE AGAIN is my first book by Minka Kent and, I’ve gotta say, the beginning chapters had me hooked! I love religious culty ish!
This book utilized multiple timelines and POVs (loved!) to piece together our main character, Celia’s, past and how it led to where she is now.
The investigative aspect was great because I just love hearing all the tea from fictional characters! However, that’s also where this book started to fall apart for me. A lot of statements that were brought up were just brushed under the rug, never to be brought up again.
The ending also felt rushed and didn’t seem to fully connect compared to where the story appeared to be going…
Overall, a quick read with a lot of very intriguing moments!
Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Publication Date: March 7, 2023
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Pedophilia, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
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