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theinstabookworm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love me a good serial killer thriller! This was unique and twisty. There were a lot of characters and I didn't want to put the book down until I figured out how they were all connected. I did figure out one of the twists, but that didn't take away from my reading experience at all. There were a few pulse-pounding chapters that had me on the edge of my seat, but I also felt for the MC and her grief. So glad I picked this as one of my BOTM picks this month! Do be mindful of trigger warnings though.
Graphic: Child death, Murder, and Suicide
Moderate: Self harm, Pedophilia, Rape, Infertility, and Cancer
ceredonia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child death, Murder, Suicide, Death, Grief, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Violence and Stalking
Minor: Child death, Cancer, Torture, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pedophilia
travelbugbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I could not put this one down!! I read the majority of it in one day. It had me hooked from the get-go and I felt so invested in the characters, really feeling for their respective past traumas. It was fast-paced with short chapters written from the point of view of several characters. I kept trying to figure out what the connection was between Ruth and Amanda. A couple of times I thought I knew, but didn't quite. There were twists and turns right up to the last page. I often read mysteries where the author leaves you wondering at the end, but the loose ends were all tied up and I found that really satisfying for a change.
Graphic: Grief, Murder, Stalking, and Mental illness
Moderate: Rape, Cancer, Child death, Kidnapping, and Suicide
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