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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
Wow. I really enjoyed this, though it’s nothing like my usual tastes. I don’t ordinarily like being disturbed or unsettled while I’m reading so thrillers aren’t my favorite. I picked this one up because the premise sounded so darned interesting and it was done SO well. Usually my problem is impatience... I want to flip to the end and find out the solution to the mysteries and move on with my life, but I had no such urge with this, it was paced so well.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced e-galley. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced e-galley. All opinions are my own.
The twist caught me off guard and I was intrigued by it’s implications on the rest of the story especially in comparison to how other books in this genre usually handle themselves. the set up for it fell flat though and left me frustrated with the portrayal of Ellis as it lacked cohesion.
despite the entire story revolving around Ellis and Felicity’s relationship it felt shallow. Even though they both were clearly into each other it would’ve done some good to explain it better especially as it got more toxic and not this weird instant obsession because why not.
i still really had a fun time reading it though and found Felicity’s character really interesting, except for the weird times where racism, or mental health, or like what it means to not like life as a pretty rich white girl meant. it felt like it was added to the story for the sake of t and didn’t actually bother to explore broader themes and the privilege she carries.
despite the entire story revolving around Ellis and Felicity’s relationship it felt shallow. Even though they both were clearly into each other it would’ve done some good to explain it better especially as it got more toxic and not this weird instant obsession because why not.
i still really had a fun time reading it though and found Felicity’s character really interesting, except for the weird times where racism, or mental health, or like what it means to not like life as a pretty rich white girl meant. it felt like it was added to the story for the sake of t and didn’t actually bother to explore broader themes and the privilege she carries.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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:
No
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dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
The story was good, but very cookie cutter? It almost feels like I’ve read this before. I was hoping for more ghost activity though.
THE ENDING ?!?!?!? I can’t. I’m obsessed this book had me hooked in the first few pages. The book surprised me so much I never saw it coming. I don’t normally read books like this but this has changed my opinion. I loved it so much. The best book I’ve read so far this year
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can definitely see this being someone’s favorite book but it was mid for me. I was listening and about halfway through I realized I didn’t know much of anything about the characters’ personalities. Everything just felt superficial, like when Felicity would describe Ellis as knowing her or being closest to her I was just thinking “I don’t know anything about her.” It just felt like a lot of telling, not showing.
I got frustrated with Felicity towards the end.I still don’t know if this is a ghost/supernatural book or if Felicity really was delusional. The part with Marjorie’s skull being left in the lake should’ve been the end in my opinion. Like, sure it’s a twist that Ellis’s moms published her book and it’s dedicated to Felicity but that just makes this end on a sour note instead of the bittersweet one.
One of my favorite parts was Felicity pushing Ellis off the roof and I wish that scene had been longer. The author used a lot of metaphors and quotes and flowery langue and I feel like this scene was just too quick.
I could not tell you who any of the other girls in the Godwin house were. This book felt really long but I didn’t get a lot of character development.
I got frustrated with Felicity towards the end.
I could not tell you who any of the other girls in the Godwin house were. This book felt really long but I didn’t get a lot of character development.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
Moderate: Animal death, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Classism