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sarz's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Blood, Car accident, Gore, Gun violence, and Vomit
jem_andtonic's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Gore, Torture, Stalking, Murder, Kidnapping, Infidelity, and Death
entanglednovels's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
| FUCK what a wild ride that was. I cannot believe this shit. That epilogue???? What the fuck!! Overall I am impressed and was enthralled with this story. So many twists and turns I didn't expect.
The concept of this book is pretty abhorred. A married couple that murders together because they find it sexy? Truly horrific. But Downing's writing is engaging and while I started off both horrified and oddly fascinated by these characters, I found myself rooting for the husband - who we don't even know the real name of. I didn't even realize that until I saw other reviewers mention it, and it never occurred to me that we aren't given this vital piece of information because of how into the story I was.
My main negative is that the ending was too rushed and everything tied up a little too neatly. I do wish Downing had spent more time on it. But overall, I am thoroughly impressed.
The concept of this book is pretty abhorred. A married couple that murders together because they find it sexy? Truly horrific. But Downing's writing is engaging and while I started off both horrified and oddly fascinated by these characters, I found myself rooting for the husband - who we don't even know the real name of. I didn't even realize that until I saw other reviewers mention it, and it never occurred to me that we aren't given this vital piece of information because of how into the story I was.
My main negative is that the ending was too rushed and everything tied up a little too neatly. I do wish Downing had spent more time on it. But overall, I am thoroughly impressed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, and Suicide
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