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themoodreader's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Abortion, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Child death, Animal death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Alcohol, Death, and Infidelity
markedwithanm's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Child death, Grief, Suicide, and Death of parent
Minor: Abortion
thebakerbookworm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a pretty good mystery, though I would say it’s more mystery than thriller. It kept me guessing, but there was never a sense of “someone’s about to die” intensity, especially because most of the drama happens twenty-five years in the past, and by that point you know who lived and died back then. But it was still a nice reveal/climax at the end.
This one switches back and forth between Seraphine’s POV in the present and Laura’s POV in the past, which I thought was well done. They were both easy characters to be invested in, though I wouldn’t say they got any stunning development. I thought some of the secondary characters deserved more attention too, particularly Danny and Vera.
I did think the ending was rushed; I would’ve liked more time to sit with the characters as they digest what they’ve learned over the course of the story. But it was definitely more focused on the plot, which is fine.
Overall a decent read that kept me entertained! It had a lot of good atmospheric vibes too—which you can tell by the cover!
This one switches back and forth between Seraphine’s POV in the present and Laura’s POV in the past, which I thought was well done. They were both easy characters to be invested in, though I wouldn’t say they got any stunning development. I thought some of the secondary characters deserved more attention too, particularly Danny and Vera.
I did think the ending was rushed; I would’ve liked more time to sit with the characters as they digest what they’ve learned over the course of the story. But it was definitely more focused on the plot, which is fine.
Overall a decent read that kept me entertained! It had a lot of good atmospheric vibes too—which you can tell by the cover!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Suicide, and Death of parent
shannonsshelf's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Child death, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
kathryn_a's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, and Death of parent
moonlitnox's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Child death and Xenophobia
Minor: Abortion
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