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notolux's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
I really enjoyed Bonfire. I picked it up because I absolutely loved Krysten Ritter in Jessica Jones and it did not disappoint. I've never been one to read mysteries, but I watch plenty of crime dramas, so I enjoyed following the clues and putting all the pieces together. Link for my full review: embracing-us.com/post/bonfire-book-review
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, Child death, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicide, Stalking, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Cursing
kayewa's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
You can see the Gillian Flynn influences all over this, plus so many breaths held that no one realized they were holding aka, the hallmark of a new writer, but the plot was compelling and I read it in one sitting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cancer, Child abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, and Terminal illness
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