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doodlebeanz's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
This book was great! I really thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. I loved the cult aspect mixed with the domestic aspect. My only gripe was that I wanted to know more about Kate's psychosis and just how messed up mentally/emotionally she was. I also wanted to be a fly on the wall for the phone calls between her and Ray, that would've been really interesting to read. I think having a POV from Kate, maybe for the last chapter or just throughout the book, would've been REALLY interesting. I would've loved to see the story and how it all transpired (post-escaping, once she was home) from her own mind's eye. I probably would've preferred that over Meredith's POV at most points, tbh.
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!
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!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Torture, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Murder, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Grief, Mental illness, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Blood and Gore
Minor: Animal death
juliaaa02's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Self harm, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Torture, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Confinement, Abandonment, Murder, Grief, and Gaslighting
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