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Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell

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ryendnae's review against another edition

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tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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bookishchaos's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Pretty good but the perp was extremely obvious. Maybe I just read too many thrillers? I still liked it. Although the book was way longer than it should have been.

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frances_frances's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Another solid Lisa Jewell novel with characters who have realistically complex inner lives and personal relationships. This isn't one of her best books though. The whole Owen character and plot was a bit strange. I'm not really sure about her handling of incel culture. But still, well written and engaging as usual.

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norwegianforestreader's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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vaishsviews's review

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challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

It’s been a while since I last read a Lisa Jewell book but I’m slowly making my way through her backlog, in anticipation of the newest release: None of This is True.

Saffyre Maddox was ten when something truly unspeakable happened to her and she’s carried it with her ever since. The man assigned to heal her, failed her and now she watches and learns all there is to know about him. Similarly, Owen Pick hides in the shadows but for different reasons. He’s never been seen or cared for. When Saffyre goes missing, Owen is brought into the spotlight and not for good reasons. Everyone is watching him and accusing him of being responsible.

I really enjoyed the split perspectives and I think they complement thrillers very well. It’s frustrating but so rewarding being drip-fed information until it slowly comes together and leaves you wondering how you didn’t see it sooner. There were some points where I was confused but I let the story lead me and eventually, I saw how it all tied together. As with any Lisa Jewell book, once it picked up, it was impossible to put down and I just needed to desperately know how these characters and puzzle pieces fit together.

I will say that this particular book covers some very triggering topics and to be aware if you’re planning on reading this. At the same time, Lisa deals with it appropriately and sensitively and it never feels out of place.

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velsbooknook's review

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dark mysterious tense

5.0

Lisa Jewell never disappoints! It was my 5th book by her and I enjoyed it so much!
The story follows 3 different POV's. Saffyre is one of them. When she was 10 something bad happened to her. After being in psychological care for 3 years by the renowned child psychologist Roan Fours, he decides that she is no longer in need of him. Saffyre starts looking for other ways to connect with him until she disappears on Valentine's night.
Owen, a recently suspended teacher is kind of creepy and a nobody. He is the prime suspect in Saffyre's disappearence.
Lastly there is Cate, Roan's wife who is feeling that something is very off.
All three characters tell the same story from their own unique perspective. I enjoyed all POVs equally and it was a real page turner for me! I just had to know how the story would progress!
The story also dives into the world of "incels" which placed another layer of creepiness on one of the characters.
This thriller was very character-driven and I loved how the story unraveled through the different POVs, I simply couldn't put it down and I highly recommend. I think it's the perfect book for a grey and rainy day!

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