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jettreads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I was fortunate enough to read this as an ARC via NetGalley. Downfall? It was an eBook, which strains these old eyes.
That being said, I was immediately intrigued by the premise of the story. I immediately liked some characters and disliked others, and I was on the fence about some. It's a bit like real life.
I enjoyed reasing the book, but of course I have to look at it with more of a critical eye for a review. The story was too fast. It was great when seemingly random things happen because I felt I was thrown for as much of a loop as the character, but I also need a little more as the reader because I am reading before bed and thennsuddenly thinking, "How did we get here?"
Also, I was confused about Quinn's family. First, they were the ones who gave Theo love and warmth and then suddenly they were dead. I need more in there.
I think I felt a connection with this book because this was written during the pandemic. The drinking, the internal chaos while nothing seemed to be happening Out There when you ooened your door. I thought the author portrayed it well. I just need a liiiiittle more detail for my imagination to world build.
That being said, I was immediately intrigued by the premise of the story. I immediately liked some characters and disliked others, and I was on the fence about some. It's a bit like real life.
I enjoyed reasing the book, but of course I have to look at it with more of a critical eye for a review. The story was too fast. It was great when seemingly random things happen because I felt I was thrown for as much of a loop as the character, but I also need a little more as the reader because I am reading before bed and thennsuddenly thinking, "How did we get here?"
I think I felt a connection with this book because this was written during the pandemic. The drinking, the internal chaos while nothing seemed to be happening Out There when you ooened your door. I thought the author portrayed it well. I just need a liiiiittle more detail for my imagination to world build.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Blood and Violence
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