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bookishpip's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Grief, and Addiction
Moderate: Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape
librariangeorgia's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.5
Having read and enjoyed Emma's previous book, THE DARK, I was really looking forward to reading this one.
I did enjoy it, the mystery of what's actually going on at the so-called sanctuary kept me interested. However, I didn't find it as enjoyable as THE DARK.
It felt like the first half of the book focused on making Zoey doubt herself and everything that she's believed in. Then the second half actually getting into the mystery of the secrets hiding behind the sanctuary.
I liked the ending though, it was satisfying to find out what happened to everyone.
I did enjoy it, the mystery of what's actually going on at the so-called sanctuary kept me interested. However, I didn't find it as enjoyable as THE DARK.
It felt like the first half of the book focused on making Zoey doubt herself and everything that she's believed in. Then the second half actually getting into the mystery of the secrets hiding behind the sanctuary.
I liked the ending though, it was satisfying to find out what happened to everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Self harm, Addiction, Drug use, and Blood
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