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leehillier's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Pregnancy, Violence, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Emotional abuse, and Dementia
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Gun violence
crykea's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
The characters were unlikeable and the character development came out of no where. it was beautifully written but left me a little bit off kilter.
Graphic: Mental illness, Death, Grief, Eating disorder, and Murder
ashyyy's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
It started out as a protagonist solving a mystery, but quickly turned into grieving loss and self identity. I found reading Mona's perspective to be comfortable, even though she was not likeable for 80% of the book. I found Peyton and Liam to be surface level characters, kind of wish more had happened with Peyton.
At first, I thought the climax would make me frustrated,what with it not actually being the reveal of the mystery, but Mona's self realisation instead. However, I think that's kind of the point, that she went looking to solve Roxy's problem, but found more about herself instead. I also like that Roxy wasn't a humble person, that she had become bitter as years passed.
At first, I thought the climax would make me frustrated,
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence and Rape
Mona's relationship with her sister is not what you'd expect.
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