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redvelvetpenguins's review
4.0
Masterful story telling, once again. Rachel Hawkins continues to be 1 of 3 authors I will blindly read/listen to anything they write as it never disappoints.
kaylyn18's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
marleythegirlpi_reads's review
5.0
My first Rachel Hawkins book and I looooooved it. The characters were all enjoyable, funny, and I loved being in their heads. I loved Cam and Jules’ relationship and I love the twists this book took! It was a fun ride. I can’t wait to read her other books!
pmira070's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
kvmd12's review
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hblove03's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
evarano's review
3.0
Baby Ruby was kidnapped in the forest surrounding her sprawling mountain. Upon return, she married four times, each of her husbands dying a tragic and somewhat suspicious death. She then adopted a child and lived out her days as a somewhat God like figure of her small town. Years later, her child is summoned to return to the mansion and fortune that has been passed down to him. He brings his wife, who has her own secrets and gets reacquainted with his family, who are selfish and hateful. The mansion brings about horrible things in all who enter, what will it bring out in Cam and Jules?
This was a 3.5 ⭐️.
I did enjoy this, but the first half is very, very slow and somewhat boring. Despite being a shorter book, it feels long and I would never call this a thriller. The writing is good, there are dual perspectives with Cam and Jules, but also Ruby’s letters which offer a look into the past. All this is interwoven with letters, articles and more that give the story, and history, context. The story really picks up around the 55% mark, and then goes with a ton of unexpected twists and turns. I definitely enjoyed the second half of the story more than the first. There isn’t a lot of on the edge of your seat kind of tension, it’s more of a slow mystery than a thriller. The story is good, I enjoyed the ending and the twists.
Read this is you enjoy unlikeable and unreliable characters and a good mystery with many twists.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.
This was a 3.5 ⭐️.
I did enjoy this, but the first half is very, very slow and somewhat boring. Despite being a shorter book, it feels long and I would never call this a thriller. The writing is good, there are dual perspectives with Cam and Jules, but also Ruby’s letters which offer a look into the past. All this is interwoven with letters, articles and more that give the story, and history, context. The story really picks up around the 55% mark, and then goes with a ton of unexpected twists and turns. I definitely enjoyed the second half of the story more than the first. There isn’t a lot of on the edge of your seat kind of tension, it’s more of a slow mystery than a thriller. The story is good, I enjoyed the ending and the twists.
Read this is you enjoy unlikeable and unreliable characters and a good mystery with many twists.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.
emma_sky's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Minor: Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Classism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Bullying, and Gaslighting
bulletsandstories's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jabnole1's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.75