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mathewsel113's review against another edition
3.0
I believe it would be coined a "Popcorn thriller"
Were there plot holes? .... yeah. Did some flashbacks not have a real purpose....? yeah. But was it fast paced and a slight enjoyment to read? .... yeah. Guilty of enjoying a popcorn thriller sorry
Were there plot holes? .... yeah. Did some flashbacks not have a real purpose....? yeah. But was it fast paced and a slight enjoyment to read? .... yeah. Guilty of enjoying a popcorn thriller sorry
carinamiya's review against another edition
3.5
3.5
Full disclosure but I read the whole book waiting in lines at Tokyo Disney Sea...lol
I was unsure about the premise, I just picked this book up because it was available now on my library app, but I actually enjoyed it. The book took several turns that I didn't expect (mob boss? stepparent-daughter bonding?? ) and they really made the story for me. I had fun with it and the ending! So sad!
Full disclosure but I read the whole book waiting in lines at Tokyo Disney Sea...lol
I was unsure about the premise, I just picked this book up because it was available now on my library app, but I actually enjoyed it. The book took several turns that I didn't expect (
taylormwilliams's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cepayola's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? No
3.0
ptstewart's review against another edition
3.0
I like to read reviews before I write mine, and someone had a good point: the writing is not great. Repetitive in places, very telling not showing in others. Likely, if I had read instead of listened to it, I would have put it down. That said, the audiobook is palatable in its structure and enjoyable enough to listen to.
I agree with others that the mystery eventually trailed into a web I’m not sure I believe, and the delivery of that jarring plot twist was, in my opinion, introduced somewhat poorly.
However, searching for clues, uncovering the past, wandering around looking for answers? While those things may not work for some people, they do for me, so I didn’t have much of an issue with the that structure the way that some readers have.
Additionally, is Hannah bland and boring? Yes, sure, absolutely. Aren’t you a little bland and boring? This isn’t to say that characters shouldn’t have flare, shouldn’t be unique or more intriguing or what have you, but every now and then, I like a character who reads a little more believably than the quirky/angry/psychotic/obsessive/highly unreasonable character many tend to appreciate exclusively.
Finally, the saving grace of this novel is the complicated and budding relationship between stepmother and stepdaughter. In the audiobook, this translates well, in my opinion, and the ending almost made me cry because of it.
I agree with others that the mystery eventually trailed into a web I’m not sure I believe, and the delivery of that jarring plot twist was, in my opinion, introduced somewhat poorly.
However, searching for clues, uncovering the past, wandering around looking for answers? While those things may not work for some people, they do for me, so I didn’t have much of an issue with the that structure the way that some readers have.
Additionally, is Hannah bland and boring? Yes, sure, absolutely. Aren’t you a little bland and boring? This isn’t to say that characters shouldn’t have flare, shouldn’t be unique or more intriguing or what have you, but every now and then, I like a character who reads a little more believably than the quirky/angry/psychotic/obsessive/highly unreasonable character many tend to appreciate exclusively.
Finally, the saving grace of this novel is the complicated and budding relationship between stepmother and stepdaughter. In the audiobook, this translates well, in my opinion, and the ending almost made me cry because of it.
gramorwal's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
swagdawg420's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.5