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elinmln's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Chronic illness, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical content, and Murder
Minor: Abortion and Car accident
betweentheshelves's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Car accident, Gun violence, and Medical content
plumpaperbacks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Nora was a complex yet realistic and relatable protagonist. I loved her, Iris, and Wesley. Their friendship was amazing, as was Nora and Iris’ romance. Also, major props to Iris for being so resilient and clever while on her period, because I could never. These two are the most badass girls I’ve seen outside of a fantasy book, hands down. The fact that they’re dating makes it even better. *chefs kiss*
The story features two timelines: one in present day where the three teens end up hostages in an armed bank robbery, and one exploring Nora’s past as she grew up frequently moving and helping her mother with various cons. The former takes place over about twelve hours, with a few chapters at the end of the book detailing what occurred in the following weeks. Both were intriguing, and they were managed well, balanced perfectly. Neither one ever seemed to overpower the other.
I don’t read many thrillers, but Sharpe’s are among the best I’ve read and this one is undoubtedly my favorite. I’ll definitely be reading more from her in the future, and trying other authors as well. My interest in the genre has certainly been renewed.
Representation:
- bisexual protagonist
- sapphic love interest with endometriosis
- sapphic romance (f/f)
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Toxic relationship, Pedophilia, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Confinement, Death, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Chronic illness, Misogyny, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Abortion and Car accident
alys's review
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, Trafficking, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, and Pedophilia
Minor: Abortion and Car accident
liketrees's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault and Child abuse
Minor: Murder, Gun violence, Blood, and Car accident
The main plot of this book revolves around a real-time bank robbery/hostage situation.