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lsells1331's review
4.0
This book definitely had me in my feelings the whole time. Chevy Steven’s threw in a HUGE plot twist that I don’t think anyone saw coming. I listened to this on an audio book and this book sucked everyone in that was riding in the car.
prettyamy1's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
lschoessel's review
3.0
It was a well written story but I feel like it should come with a disclaimer regarding the intense sexual abuse.
coralhaze's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Chevy Steven's book are formulaic and typically include two or more POVs divided across multiple parts. This book is no different, featuring the POVs of two teenage girls (Hailey, who ran away from home, and Beth, the younger sister of a girl who was murdered in Hailey's home town).
Highlights: I really appreciated the small town setting in this book. The small town felt cloying, with townies both terrified and too cowardly to defy the local police in the same ways that Beth does.
Lowlights: In spite of the dark themes, the characters & writing felt too YA for my tastes. And although I generally enjoy Steven's books, this one is probably my least favorite of her books (thus far).
Highlights: I really appreciated the small town setting in this book. The small town felt cloying, with townies both terrified and too cowardly to defy the local police in the same ways that Beth does.
Lowlights: In spite of the dark themes, the characters & writing felt too YA for my tastes. And although I generally enjoy Steven's books, this one is probably my least favorite of her books (thus far).
bookishchaos's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I thought I had everything figured out...I did not. This was really good!! Chevy Stevens is one of my favorite authors and I can't wait to read more from her. There's a lot of triggers in this book so be sure to look at the content warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Rape, and Stalking
Moderate: Pedophilia and Police brutality
Minor: Gun violence
rach_eliz's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5