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lilly_reads98's review against another edition
This is just not for me at all, the writing is vulgar and the tone is 99% sad and violent. I’m just not the target audience for this, I gave it a fair chance but I knew by page 50 that it wasn’t written for me. It was recommended to me by someone 20 years older than me and I can see them liking it because of the way it’s written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Vomit, Physical abuse, Murder, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Drug abuse
shanekate's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
This book redeems the murder mystery genre for me. It was heart wrenching, beautiful, and utterly engrossing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Child abuse, Suicide, Gun violence, Murder, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Self harm, and Stalking
Moderate: Sexual violence, Blood, Trafficking, Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
Minor: Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Racism, Sexual assault, and Vomit
Not recommended to people who went through trauma related to foster care. Sexual violence is referenced several times but does not occur.thespinystacks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
It’s hard to say you love a book that starts sad and ends sad, but I did. I wasn’t sure that I would be a fan of this book at the beginning, there seemed to be so many names to learn but it all started to fall into place.
Duchess is a wonderfully complex character. My heart was breaking for her and Robin through the story. Children shouldn’t have to endure so much heartache, yet they do.
Walk is also terribly complex. He is your challenge of doing what’s “right” or “wrong”. The story is interwoven with choices being made under impossible circumstances, showing you that life is so often not black or white, and you have to make choices with the limited information you’ve got.
You hope throughout this story, and just when you think you’re all out of hope - you find enough to hope for the best even after it is done.
Duchess is a wonderfully complex character. My heart was breaking for her and Robin through the story. Children shouldn’t have to endure so much heartache, yet they do.
Walk is also terribly complex. He is your challenge of doing what’s “right” or “wrong”. The story is interwoven with choices being made under impossible circumstances, showing you that life is so often not black or white, and you have to make choices with the limited information you’ve got.
You hope throughout this story, and just when you think you’re all out of hope - you find enough to hope for the best even after it is done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Physical abuse, Gun violence, and Car accident
Minor: Addiction, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Suicide, and Emotional abuse
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