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bella613's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
This book was low key infuriating. Not very believable and so predictable that it was a little unpredictable because I didnt think it would be that obvious. I kept thinking that it'd be a really good ending if the villian became Ivy. I kept expecting it to get better but the ending was horrible. Honestly wouldn't recommend this book, but the writing was decent if the plot had been better and if the characters besides Ivy were more developed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders
rene_reads02's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Murder and Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent and Death
alisacress's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Death
bailsoutbooks's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Grief
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
bookrants's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book, like many of Natasha Preston's books, is stressful to read. While I found the ending interesting, the beginning is very slow and was hard for me to get into. I think my main problem with this book is that the majority of it feels like some cheesy teenage drama novel rather than the mysterious, tension-filled book I'm used to from this author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Violence
Minor: Death, Murder, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
thatfabchick's review
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
What in the world did I read. I actually would have DNF this book like 8% in but I guess I’m a glutton for punishment cuz I read it all the way till end. It was trashed. I love a good thriller and I thought ok this will
Be like a lifetime movie novel. But no. Lifetime does it better. I don’t like the writing style and everyone in the book is a very unlikeable character. Maybe just one. And he is only there for 5 min.
The parents suck. How can you choose to
Separate the two twins from each other. And think that’s ok and how does an author write a book about twins who are not close to each other because they were separated for 6 years but actually lived an hour way from each other and seen each other every weekend or so. Like have it make sense.
Ivy is upset that no one believes here but she has. Been complaining about her sister from day one. There is a lot of telling not showing in the book that make it unbearable. This book is a nope. Sorry. I may try another one of her books. But the ending of this book was so
Trash. I could not believe it. Like how
Was Ivy that dumb. Just did not
Record Iris saying all that mess.
Be like a lifetime movie novel. But no. Lifetime does it better. I don’t like the writing style and everyone in the book is a very unlikeable character. Maybe just one. And he is only there for 5 min.
The parents suck. How can you choose to
Separate the two twins from each other. And think that’s ok and how does an author write a book about twins who are not close to each other because they were separated for 6 years but actually lived an hour way from each other and seen each other every weekend or so. Like have it make sense.
Ivy is upset that no one believes here but she has. Been complaining about her sister from day one. There is a lot of telling not showing in the book that make it unbearable. This book is a nope. Sorry. I may try another one of her books. But the ending of this book was so
Trash. I could not believe it. Like how
Was Ivy that dumb. Just did not
Record Iris saying all that mess.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Mental illness and Death
noemik_13's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Where do I start… I got this book at barnes and noble hoping for s good new mystery. The plot was interesting, but kind of cliche. The main issue with this book is the pacing.. it’s extremely slow for the majority of the book and EXTREMELY fast in the last 2-3 chapters. The ending is quite honestly, awful and not hopeful in the least. I don’t mind s sad ending, but this ends with the main character’s whole goal flushed down the toilet. When reading the last few chapters I literally checked online to see if there was a printing mistake in my copy, if the real ending was cut out by accident. After realizing there was no mistake, I looked for a sequel online. There is none, and it just left me feeling like the author git bored of the book while writing it and just wanted to get it over with but not quit on it as she spent time writing the thing. The character is not relatable and is somewhat flat. I give this a 2 stars because it’s not bad writing, it’s just bad character development and honestly awful pacing. I wouldn’t recommend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
bbygirl21's review
I just can't get into it at this time. I made it to chapter 13, and I am not at all interested in the story. I'm not liking the concept of the story as much as I thought I would. I might pick this up again in the future but at this point I'm not sure. For what I read of it, I'd give it 2 stars at most.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Grief
katto06's review
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
the ending was terrible
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, Mental illness, Stalking, and Death
keirasade's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Death, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Murder, and Toxic friendship