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sierrabowers's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
amandas_bookshelf's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I thought this was Riley Sager's best novel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Pregnancy
bananasandsunshine's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I genuinely enjoyed the character building that took place over the entire course of the novel. while I’m sure some people might find it repetitive, I thought Sager’s building of mood and as atmosphere was so good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Kidnapping
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Bullying, Miscarriage, and Abandonment
darthbiblia's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
When Ethan Marsh was ten, he and his best friend, Billy, were enjoying one of their Friday camp-outs in his back yard. In the morning, Ethan woke to a slash in the side of the tent and Billy missing. Law enforcement determined that he was abducted. Billy was never found. His case was moved to the back burner by law enforcement, and true crime enthusiasts posted photos of him and the tent, speculating what may have happened.
Thirty years later Ethan has moved back. His marriage has crumbled and his parents bought a condo in Florida, so they offered to have him stay in his childhood home. Other than Billy's family, the other residents are the same. Now he's being left mysterious messages by somebody who knows something. Is it the person that took Billy? Is it Billy himself?
As with all of Riley Sager's books, the story is filled with twists, turns, and red herrings that will keep you guessing until the end. This one had a different feel than most of them, but it might be my favorite. Thank you to the publisher, author, and Edelweiss for the chance to read this ARC.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Grief, and Abandonment