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katarinabee's review against another edition
2.0
I love a who-dunnit, but I was uneasy about the way mental illness and trauma were treated in this book. Also wasn't really convinced by the ending.
mxinky's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the plot and there was actually a bit more "mystery" in terms of many odd characters who could have been suspects BUT there was a lot of bandying about disparaging terms for mental illness, which was unnecessary.
mjohansson7's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
asanford's review against another edition
2.0
I have liked the books I’ve read by Joy Ellis - this one I did not particularly enjoy. It was a long read that I kept losing track of who was who and what had happened. I had to repeat several sections of it and then in the end, I had figured out the mystery long before it was over. It was almost a DNF, but I’m glad I finished it. If I’d read this series in order, I wouldn’t read the next book. But I really liked the 2nd book, so I’ll try the third.
sophiemartin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Murder, Confinement, Blood, Homophobia, Child abuse, Death, Self harm, Chronic illness, and Mental illness
nelleplett's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
afterthestorms's review against another edition
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? No
3.0