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ohennui's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Religious bigotry, Blood, Alcoholism, Death, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Gun violence, Rape, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, and Pregnancy
cc_shelflove's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Overall, this was just okay... but that last chapter was WHOOOAAA! If you liked All the Sinners Bleed, you will probably like this book, too. Personally, I really hate books with religion as a central theme. I'm not sure why I keep trying to read them. 😅
Ruth and Ever became friends on a dark night in the swamp. The reader discovers early on that Ruth killed someone (albeit in self defense) and Ever helped her hide the body. Six years later, she's dating a cop. Okay, girl! Ruth and Ever's system of checks and balances is a little screwed up. Do two wrongs make a right?
I was not very in love with this book. At times, I felt I was reading it to read it. I really enjoyed the relationship between these two individuals, however. Those who appreciate town politics and religious opinions will like it more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Murder, Toxic friendship, Fire/Fire injury, and Drug use
markedwithanm's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Blood, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Drug use, Sexual violence, Animal death, Grief, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Rape, and Religious bigotry
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