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kaylahcc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Murder, Gun violence, Sexual content, Mental illness, and Confinement
kmayn227's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Confinement, Gun violence, Mental illness, Grief, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Medical content, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, and Stalking
Minor: Suicide attempt, Drug use, Alcohol, and Gaslighting
crypticspren'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? Yes
5.0
I thought the writing was fantastic. It was atmospheric and detailed, and so gripping to read. The plot was phenomenal and I found it hard to put the book down. I thought everything came together perfectly and all the "this doesn't quite seem right" feelings were addressed.
Overall, I adored this book and I'd like to think that my soul would find my husband's soul too.
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Eating disorder, Suicide attempt, Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, and Drug use
queenbeelyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Gun violence, Death, Alcohol, Medical trauma, Eating disorder, Sexual content, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Domestic abuse
mlinde35's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, and Stalking
itsmaryssae'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
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Confinement, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse
hapalyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I don't think I need to nitpick every single toxic thing here, I think a normal person would see it (but I will mention the one scene where she's clearly not sober and he seems to be... and they.. yeah). I think this being a thriller of sorts makes it easier to just ignore the bad things that happen because the characters feel morally gray..ish. I think that part of the complication here is that when you finish the book, you're like "is Leeds toxic? was this the right way to resolve this? what about all the times he
I think the paranormal aspect was intriguing, I think the resolution was somewhat forced to go perfectly (sister was a curveball...........). I think the only disservice Colleen does to herself most is she writes short, fast books. Which, naturally, those who hate long books would love this. I just felt like the suspense could've been way better if the details were drawn on more in the wayyy beginning to draw the connection between Sable and Leeds first before connecting the dots with Layla. If the reader had seen the toxicity in Sable, I think it would've been adding a nice element to the storyline. Just a lot of loose ends weren't tied up for me personally, but I can see why a casual reader would enjoy this.
Will also note, the sex scenes feel so out of place in this type of genre, so they're not "sexy" like they would be in a romance. They're just uncomfortable.
So overall, this would've been rated higher if it had just a little bit more. I think Colleen Hoover has potential in the thriller/paranormal/mystery genre. I hate that her talents are wasted on the romances she writes, they're just awful and toxic. I think this genre makes great use of her skills and you don't feel as guilty enjoying a toxic character.
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Blood
lavendcr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Gaslighting, Infidelity, Drug use, Medical content, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Confinement
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Murder, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death, and Mental illness
bertrandlm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death
gmbooks11_'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
3.0
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Drug use, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Violence, Domestic abuse, Dysphoria, Fatphobia, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness