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er1nmoore's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
3.25
The most average thriller i’ve ever read in my life. I’m not into Law & Order very much and i thought that aspect of the book would be more minor than it was. The killer and his motivations/backstory (his mom was horrible so he takes it out on women) has been so tired & overdone like where is the originality? I do respect the treatment of Lila and showing her as a flawed human being and not presenting her as either 100% a victim or 100% a horrible person. She’s frustrating at times but her owning that trauma does not rule your life or excuse your past bad actions by the end is a nuanced approach that i appreciate. (this is coming from someone who experienced the same thing that happened to lila in the past ) Also, very happy for her (most likely) getting engaged like she’s always wanted but stopped herself from having as i’m currently struggling with commitment after going through that same trauma.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Rape, Murder, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Ableism, Grief, Death, Addiction, and Sexual assault
Minor: Emotional abuse, Car accident, Forced institutionalization, Drug abuse, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Drug use
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