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nikikirch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Excrement, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Animal death, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Infertility, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Confinement, Vomit, and Miscarriage
alexandraloveee's review against another edition
2.25
Graphic: Death, Grief, Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Self harm, Animal death, Mental illness, Medical content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Vomit, Violence, Blood, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Bullying, Miscarriage, and Child abuse
bookdeviant86's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Gaslighting, Infertility, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Grief, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Death, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
hollyyym's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Excrement, Animal cruelty, Torture, Child abuse, Confinement, Animal death, Forced institutionalization, Grief, War, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Vomit
Moderate: Medical trauma, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, Medical content, and Domestic abuse
lish02's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Medical content, Grief, Death, Pregnancy, Violence, Sexual violence, Drug use, Drug abuse, Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Animal cruelty, and Addiction
lazulisky's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Murder, Animal cruelty, Violence, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Infertility, Domestic abuse, Excrement, Child abuse, Blood, Death, Vomit, and Mental illness
Minor: Eating disorder, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Addiction, Confinement, Sexual assault, Drug use, and Medical content
bekahzabel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
All the Bauer’s ever wanted was a baby. When a mysterious young girl shows up at the hospital with terrible injuries, she wins over Christopher Bauer’s heart. The Bauer’s decide to take Janie into temporary foster care, with the intentions of helping her transition and adjust to a better life. As Janie’s behaviors and past begin to unfold, things seem to get darker at every turn and crossroads.
Boy oh boy, things got pretty dark between these two covers. Very hefty child abuse and violence trigger warnings.
For me, The Perfect Child had me white knuckling my kindle, and salivating for the next page. Even though I guessed some of the twists, this dark tale was a great read for me. My only qualm is how abruptly it wrapped up. 4/5 stars! 🌟
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Infertility, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Murder, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Medical content, Death of parent, Violence, Vomit, Animal death, Self harm, Miscarriage, Death, and Medical trauma
laurenellisx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Infertility, Grief, Medical content, and Mental illness
Moderate: Animal death, Vomit, Domestic abuse, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Pregnancy and Miscarriage
amaranth_wytch's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pregnancy, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Self harm, Torture, Violence, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Vomit, Blood, Body horror, and Medical content
Minor: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Ableism
southern_belle_books_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I don't know where to begin. This book was insane. I sat down to read this at 12 and by 3 I had finished the whole book. I physically COULD NOT put this book down!
I don't think that I can properly explain what this book was. It was the epitome of psychological thriller. It was dark and... just crazy!
If you are into thrillers, read this! BUT if you don't like dark and creepy books, please skip this one! This book is as far from light and fluffy as you can get.
I've been thinking about this book for a couple of hours and I'm still in shock. I'm definitely going to have to read the sequel novella, because the ending was... wow.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Domestic abuse