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thebookpear's review against another edition
4.75
This book was told in dual timelines that were equally compelling. This is Emiko Jean’s debut thriller (she is best known as a YA and romance author) and I was blown away. I grabbed this book in an airport bookstore, and it was the BEST choice. It was fast-paced, well-written, and I was completely sucked in right from page one. I did not stop reading the entire flight!
Graphic: Rape, Child abuse, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault
syellico'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Confinement, Child death, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Rape, Child abuse, and Death
moack_5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Torture, Murder, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Violence, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Trafficking, Confinement, and Gaslighting
shesflippinpages'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Blood, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Adult/minor relationship, Grief, Rape, Murder, Toxic relationship, Violence, Child death, Death, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Confinement, Death of parent, and Police brutality
Minor: Drug use, Infertility, Cancer, and Bullying
elissas_reads's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Child death and Death
Minor: Death of parent
jacqualina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Rape, Death, Violence, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Misogyny
kimveach'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Police brutality, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Bullying, Cancer, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Cursing, Mental illness, Animal cruelty, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Abandonment, Child abuse, Confinement, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Torture, Alcohol, Body shaming, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Rape, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Domestic abuse, Gore, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Racism, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, and Violence
Minor: Miscarriage, Cancer, and Pregnancy
ktdakotareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, and Confinement
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Rape, Murder, Medical trauma, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Infertility
unlyke_li's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Moderate: Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, Violence, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Death, and Emotional abuse
dblue236's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I don't quite know why, but I had a really hard time connecting with the characters in this book. The storyline was strong, but I found myself not being able to root for anyone and not particularly caring how things turned out for them. Maybe it was just that I wasn't in the mood for this type of book at the time, I'm not sure. But at any rate, I found myself disappointed overall. Definitely not the worst thing I've read recently, but it wasn't particularly memorable especially where the characters were concerned.
Graphic: Medical trauma, Murder, Pedophilia, Confinement, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Death
Moderate: Car accident, Grief, Gun violence, Gore, Sexual violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Violence, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Cancer, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Chronic illness and Racism