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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
I almost stopped reading this book a few chapters in because the writing style just felt a bit young for the topic. I didn't realize till after that this was the author's adult debut.
I will say that this author does dialogue well, which a lot of people struggle with. I enjoyed the conversations and the podcast format.
The twists aren't super surprising, and tighter editing would have helped. But Lucy was pretty entertaining, and I appreciate the focus on the fact that men have to say it for anyone to believe it, as well as the commentary on "the perfect victim." It was just a little heavy handed.
I will say that this author does dialogue well, which a lot of people struggle with. I enjoyed the conversations and the podcast format.
The twists aren't super surprising, and tighter editing would have helped. But Lucy was pretty entertaining, and I appreciate the focus on the fact that men have to say it for anyone to believe it, as well as the commentary on "the perfect victim." It was just a little heavy handed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
mysterious
fast-paced
A literally impossible to put down read. I kept sneaking in pages throughout the day because I needed to just DEVOUR this story.
So good! I loved the sarcasm, the podcast element, and I loved that it genuinely made me laugh at loud (maybe that was the delirium from getting no sleep due to my need to read every word at 3 AM) lol.
This would be a really good book for a book club - I wanted to talk about it with anyone who had already read it as soon as I was done!
So good! I loved the sarcasm, the podcast element, and I loved that it genuinely made me laugh at loud (maybe that was the delirium from getting no sleep due to my need to read every word at 3 AM) lol.
This would be a really good book for a book club - I wanted to talk about it with anyone who had already read it as soon as I was done!
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
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
Every character feels so juvenile. It didn’t seem like there was any distinction in the way any character talked, which is so wild when I’m reading a conversation between a girl in her late twenties, her mom, and her 80-year old grandmother…
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
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
Wow. WOW! I was completely captivated by this book. So much so I couldn’t put it down and I HAD to finish it today. It was SO GOOD. It was fast-paced, well planned, and the characters were perfection. Even when I figured it out, I was STILL obsessed and couldn’t wait to see how everything was going to unfold. This is a MUST for anyone who loves true crime.
Chef’s. Freaking. Kiss.
Chef’s. Freaking. Kiss.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes