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emmadb766's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Gore, Murder, Body horror, and Death
Minor: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Blood, and Violence
nehaslibrary's review
- 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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, Body horror, Kidnapping, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
firehandpt's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Murder, Confinement, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
styxx'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
3.0
Moderate: Blood, Death, Murder, Violence, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment and Child abuse
vibingandy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
i appreciated the friendship growth but we didn’t get to explore it very much. the story was fun and easy to get addicted to. this book did make me pace my house because i have so many thoughts and feelings about these characters and this story, so i know it is definitely making an impact.
Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, and Child abuse
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Torture
Minor: Gore and Suicide
they are actively investigating a new series of murders that are tied to a previous serial killer, so know that death will continue to happen during the book as will discussion of the victims sometimes with in-depth detail.falling4fandoms's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Blood
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Child abuse
rylin_marie'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
4.5
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Death of parent, Death, Grief, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Blood, Domestic abuse, Child death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, Murder, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Police brutality, and Stalking
underscoresyd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Death of parent, Misogyny, and Stalking
tabea1409's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Gore, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Stalking, Gun violence, Mental illness, Torture, Blood, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Cursing
bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
4.0
➽ I finally managed to read Killer Instinct, the second book in the Naturals series!! I honestly love these books as they are so entertaining and engaging! Once again we follow Cassie, a profiler and the other members of the program. This time, there is a string of murders at a local university that seems to be the work of a copycat. They're copying the style of Dean's father, an incarcerated serial killer who still has a strong hold over him. There was definitely a lot of angst, as Dean has to deal with his father again and can't help but question how much he's like him. I liked learning more about Dean, his past and how it affected his tendency to self-isolate and keep away from others.
➽ I was engaged in the mystery from start to finish, but also loved seeing the dynamics between the Naturals! The mystery was solid and had enough twists to keep me guessing. I also liked the impact it had on Dean and his friends. Lia, Sloane, Michael and Cassie want to help him, as this case is personal, but it's difficult when the killer is always one step ahead. Lia's still a difficult character to understand, but I loved getting a glimpse into her personality and seeing her deep love for Dean. It's so refreshing that there's nothing romantic between them. As the first members of the program, Lia and Dean have simply known each other the longest and looked out for each other! Sloane is still a gem, I love her so much!! She's not good with social situations, but still wants to help in her own way! I'm not too into the Love Triangle between Michael, Cassie and Dean, but I liked learning more about why Michael struggles with Dean. They have always been at each other's throats, so it was interesting to learn that - apart from Cassie - there's another reason Michael struggles so much with the other boy!
➽ I can't wait to read more of the series!! This book also dealt with the dilemma of using the Naturals in active cases and presented different opinions. I still love Briggs, but the new agent in the house - Agent Sterling - sees the program as a huge risk ... especially once things get personal. Sterling is also a profiler and I liked seeing her dynamic with Cassie develop. Cassie's not the best at staying out of things and frustrated with Sterling's decisions, but discovers that there's more to the woman than she expected!
Graphic: Torture, Blood, Murder, Violence, Gore, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Child abuse