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She's Not Sorry by Mary Kubica

102 reviews

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

i just love mary kubica’s writing and the details she adds to every character, every scene. i was about 70% through and was like “wouldn’t it be crazy if xyz happened?”, expecting i would be wrong. turns out i guessed part of the twist so that was slightly disappointing but still a solid thriller. also i loved the narrator for the audiobook!

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dark slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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emotional slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The one thing I can say about this book is that it is boring and forgettable. The only thing I gave it an additional 1/2 point for was that the storyline had a lot of potential. But, it did absolutely nothing with it. 

Nothing even really happened in this book until over the halfway point. And, somehow, this book managed to do both too much and not enough. 

Do not recommend. 

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mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

I had mixed feelings about this book. The first half was tough to get through due to the relentless graphic descriptions of domestic abuse situations and a suicide attempt. Despite my initial frustration, I persisted and was surprised with a suspenseful and tense storyline.

The book takes a dramatic turn around the halfway mark, and the pieces start to fall into place. The ending was unexpected and had my heart racing.

*****TRIGGER WARNING: This book contains graphic descriptions of domestic abuse and a suicide attempt. If you're sensitive to these topics, please exercise caution.*****

If you're willing to push through the difficult beginning, you'll find a gripping and unpredictable story. However, please prioritize your emotional well-being if these topics may trigger you.

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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