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juliaaa02's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Self harm, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Torture, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Confinement, Abandonment, Murder, Grief, and Gaslighting
teagandoeswords's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Pheewwww, that was a rollercoaster. A really intriguing and fascinating look at family dynamics (this is my second read from this author, and she seems to be on her game with this topic), cult/group brainwashing, and the impacts it leaves on everyone. When She Returned would have been a solid 5-star, but having just finished it I'm not sure how I feel about the ending—still, a great book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Death
amyspag's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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 had me gripped but I just couldn't get over that ending I wanted Merideth to be the character in the wrong. I understood Kates Stockholm syndrome but the ending seemed so far fetched and a better twist would have been Merideth being sinister. Also who posted on the vanished forums about Kate being a dead woman. Those forums were talked about so much and had no significance as all
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Pregnancy, and Self harm
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Sexual assault
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