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library_dreamer's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Twelve-year-old Esther goes missing after school one day in rural Australia. This is not something that happens in this small town. As the investigation unravels, dark secrets in the town surface that may or may not be connected to the child's disappearance.
I thought this novel was a wonderful mystery that left me fully engaged from start to finish. I suggest this one to all who love murder mysteries.
CW: Child abuse, child death, rape, animal abuse, homophobia, domestic abuse, ableism
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Rape
korpney's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse and Child death
Moderate: Bullying and Rape
Minor: Homophobia
kellyung's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, and Blood
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