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laurenkimoto's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Dementia, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
lpdx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug use, Blood, Antisemitism, and Dementia
Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, Confinement, Homophobia, Terminal illness, Vomit, Abortion, and Alcohol
cannesi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Dementia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
melsuke's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Outing, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
bandysbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
In typical Slaughter fashion, this is a brutal high-octane murder thriller with strong female characters and a wild plot. It is at times incredibly difficult to read, but hard to put down. You’ll find yourself shouting at and cheering on different characters.
Slaughter is known for dark details and unflinching portrayals of the worst of humanity. This book has a lot of that. In my opinion, this story flirts with having a bit too much. I recommend extreme caution to anyone sensitive to rape and sexual assault. (There are further trigger warnings
That said, I really enjoyed the direction she took Andy’s character in. You can tell there’s a lot of growth from the previous book and she is really starting to settle into herself. I also adored her partner on the Marshall’s force. He brought some much needed humor to the story. The villains in this story are also very evil. There is no doubt about who you’re supposed to root for in this one.
All in all, if you like dark reads and are not easily triggered, you may enjoy this one. It is well written and engaging, but not for the faint of heart.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
In particular, there is a scene where a rape victim is re-victimized by a horrific doctor. I wanted to provide extra warning for it.starsnstitchin's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Drug use, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Dementia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
_everybookthisyear's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Slavery, Blood, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
brandilovesbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Dementia, and Injury/Injury detail
bookishnookish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Andrea was lacking in character. When the book started, I had high hopes for her because she is actively doing better than her best to be the top of her male dominated class. She was confident and came across as a badass. Then she got her first case and all that confidence was left in the first few pages. She fumbled, mumbled, and was tongue-tied so often that it took all my patience to get through those passages. I really do wish she were a badass throughout the book. She did have some daring parts in the book
The subject matter at the centre of the book was also a huge trigger for me constantly, especially the treatment of the victim, because that is what she was, by everyone around her was absolutely appalling.
I was going to put 3 stars, but then I got to the millennials drinking latte line and I just absolutely had it. That one line showed me that I am the wrong demographic for the author's novels.
(TW: sexism, ageism, rape, suicide, cult, abuse, anorexia, murder)
Graphic: Vomit and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Classism
sjena's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I love Karin Slaughter's books. This one really kept me on my toes.
I really liked the way she did the POV's.
I REALLY REALLY hope there are more with these characters
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Blood, and Dementia
Moderate: Cancer, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship