Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware

24 reviews

justgraceanne's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

3.75

Love Island and the Bachelor in Paradise meet And Then There Were None and Lost

honestly, it was a blast! as the other reviews say, this book isn't without its problems, but it's an escape. i was hooked and had a great time throughout, even if the twists weren't super twisty.

i was looking for a book with thrills and chills, and this book had them! 

if you're looking for something to get you out of a reading slump, this just might be it!

cw: discussion of abusive relationships, death, grooming, relationship abuse on-page, death, sexism, misogyny

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carissa230's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Lyla is a scientist, trying to make a mark on the industry and keep her job. 
Nico is a wanna be actor. 
They're not a great match for a couple, but they're together. When the offer comes to film The Perfect Couple, Nico jumps at it. Lyla reluctantly agrees and they find themselves heading to an island for a competition show. 

Lyla has every intention of blowing it and going home early, but when the storm blows in things change fast. Lyla finds herself fighting for survival with someone that is clearly a sociopath or psychopath. Lyla is desperate to survive. 

Ruth Ware rights a good thriller, but not really a mystery. I think people go in expecting a mystery, but are underwhelmed. It's a thriller there is no real mystery to the book. 

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harleybrewpup's review against another edition

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adventurous 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

4.0


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bookstagramjo's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


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enzopudge's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark 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

4.0


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pambo's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0


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meridith_bex's review against another edition

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adventurous dark 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? No

4.5


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juanat77's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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thefarmwifereads's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0


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pierrereads's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0


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