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teresab78's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Infidelity, Addiction, and Homophobia
cmvorra's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Death, and Murder
mayx_x's review
- 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
Also! I cannot wait to wait to get to know more about Ira and I'm sooo excited for Ira and Evie's relationship to develop cos they're actually so cute together.
Graphic: Homophobia, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death, and Infidelity
Minor: Violence, Drug abuse, and Emotional abuse
Regarding drug abuse:penguinsquack's review
3.75
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Infidelity, Death, and Murder
octaviaatlas's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Blood
mallaidhsomo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The narrative was punchy and addictive. I was sucked in by the first few paragraphs, honestly. Larkin's POV is a fascinating place, and I loved how Poe weaved in how his injury changed who he was, but didn't focus on how that was wrong somehow.
I thought the subplot with Larkin's husband would bother me, but it didn't. Their marriage is dead by the time the story even begins; it just takes Larkin a bit to realize that.
I can't wait to read the second book.
Graphic: Homophobia and Violence
Moderate: Infidelity
downtown_kb'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
5.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Homophobia
siad's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Murder, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
herfleurs's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"My heart is always broken."
Eu estava sentindo tanta falta de conseguir me conectar de forma leve num romance, eu nem fazia ideia.
Eu adoro C.S, acho que nesse livro ela conseguiu dar uma ar de novidade pra o batido romance policial, eu adorei.
Eu gostei de ambos personagens, adorei a forma como foi escrita. Achei eles super inteligentes e em sintonia. A atração foi um processo compreensível pra mim, a conexão que foi se formando foi especial, o respeito dos limites um do outro, incrível.
Os dois tem uma história e isso eu curti demais, tem muita coisa ainda pra eles, não ficou raso, só ficou aberto pra ser explorado.
Eu amei a investigação também, achei que C.S conseguiu criar uma sintonia entre eles dois que foi além e funcionou super bem.
Eu realmente gosto de personagens que se relaciona de forma diferente nas relações interpessoais do dia a dia. E sendo aplicado na investigação foi muito interessante.
No final me deixou um pouco receosa porque eu curti o modo do mistério aqui e parece que os próximos já vem com uma pegada diferente que podem ser mais traumáticos pro Larkin e me deixa preocupada. Mas estou ansiosa por mais.
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
prgchrqltma's review
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Hate crime and Homophobia
Minor: Infidelity