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doodlebeanz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The story could be a bit slow at times and a bit triggering, but over all, it was definitely a fun ride! I have officially found another auto-buy author in Lucinda Berry and I cannot wait to read her other books that are available on KU!
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Gore and Blood
Minor: Animal death
snapeygan'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
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
thatbookmarkbabe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I would say if you are looking for a short book with an interesting premise, you should give this one a try.
Spoilers ahead:
-I felt like Meredith's character served no real purpose (aside from maybe a voice of reason? But this could have been anyone really, even Dean) and would have rather heard from Scott
-I really wish Kate's indoctrination was more fleshed out. I felt like it went from "i'm writing this story" to "i'm leaving everything behind for you" real fast
-Kate's "then" narrative doesn't really seem to line up with her actions later in the book (kidnapping Abbi and getting back in contact with Ray/Abner). You could see her start to become disillusioned with him after Willow, Beckah and Sam died, as well as encouraging Margo to leave with her and the babies.... and then goes back? I mean I get its probably complicated, but it just didn't match and was pretty jarring
-Also she was so mad at Ray for killing people and tricking her... but slept with him willingly which I was confused about
-Scott alludes to hiding something and I thought it was going to be some big twist and then ended up being kind of inconsequential (as with the online forums, like who left the death threat?)
-A few glaring issues of pure stupidity as others have mentioned: not looking into a sketchy "religious organization" that Kate was getting more and more involved with when she disappeared, letting her stay in the house instead of trying to help her adjust and be evaluated mentally in a safe place, Scott letting Abbi go with Kate
-I wish we got to find out more about what happened to other members, what happens to Kate, Shiloh & Ray, etc
-I was pissed that Dean actually let Abbi get kidnapped
Graphic: Confinement, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Torture, Kidnapping, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Addiction, Animal death, Vomit, and Death of parent
brittanylee0302's review
- 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? It's complicated
2.25
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Moderate: Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal death, Confinement, Self harm, Sexual content, and Vomit
amyspag's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault and Toxic relationship