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atalanta_lepidoptera's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Drug use, and Murder
literary_laur's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Deportation
bexxhenders's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The truth is, I often have trouble with social situations; it’s as though everyone is playing an elaborate game with complex rules they all know, but I’m always playing for the first time.
I was in the mood for an easy, entertaining read, and this fit the bill as a cozy mystery. The main character, Molly, is apparently autistic, though I wish this had been explored more deeply. There’s no explicit mention of this and, sometimes, the portrayal felt a bit clichéd and maybe relied too much on stereotypes. That said, I did enjoy Molly’s internal dialogue about how she perceives the world and the people in it. There’s a layer of representation there, even if it didn't quite reach its full potential.
The ending, though, was a bit of a letdown for me. I love a cosy mystery with a shocking twist, but this was more of a meandering towards a semi-predictable conclusion. I didn't hate it, but it didn't leave me with that "OMGWHAT!" feeling that I love. I also wasn't sure about the side plot about her grandmother's death — was it necessary? Using something like
Despite these small criticisms, it was a super enjoyable read overall. If light, cozy mysteries are your thing, I definitely recommended it. For me personally, I prefer my mysteries with a bit more thrill, so although I had fun reading this, I probably won't pick it up again.
Graphic: Death and Murder
Minor: Cancer, Domestic abuse, and Drug use
mourbooks013's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Bullying, Chronic illness, Drug use, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Grief
charlesbiglythethird's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, and Murder
polarheights's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Xenophobia, Trafficking, and Murder
Minor: Drug use
madelineeva's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Drug use, Physical abuse, and Death of parent
greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Murder
hayleythompson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Death
Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
perfectcupoftea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Deportation