1.62k reviews for:

Shallow River

H.D. Carlton

4.05 AVERAGE

alicecatr's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark emotional informative tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

jojogirl's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

darlingbookshelf's review against another edition

5.0

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I honestly don’t even know where to start with this one. It’s dark, heartbreaking, and hit way harder than I expected. I felt everything River went through. The trauma, the betrayal from the people who should’ve protected her… it was a lot. But she didn’t let it break her. And then there’s Mako. God, that man. He was perfect, and just right for her in every way. Their connection felt real, raw, and needed. This book is heavy, but so worth it. I’ll be recommending it to everyone forever.

xioiam's review against another edition

4.5

dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

sqbookishgirlie's review against another edition

3.0

dark medium-paced

znikkis's review against another edition

5.0

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H.D. Carlton never fails to serve.

amber_k_reads's review against another edition

1.75

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This one wasn't for me. The whole book was nothing but one, too long story of domestic violence! My first read by the author and I hope it's not an indicator of how her other works will be. I've had high hopes for Hunting & Haunting Adeline

kylee_carey's review against another edition

2.5

dark sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

niyameese's review against another edition

4.25

challenging dark inspiring tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

squeamysalami's review against another edition

3.0

dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Not the best writing ever, but when it comes to these types of books you cant expect that anyway. It did a good job of highlighting how hard it is to leave