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challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Kidnapping
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Murder
Minor: Suicide
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Kidnapping
Moderate: Suicide, Murder
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Quick easy read, found it to be enjoyable but very predictable. I found Poppy's character to not be very believable but otherwise it was a good book. Finished it in a day
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Infertility, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Stalking
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this book was SO good. i finished it one day, every twist and turn was unexpected, the writing was paced perfectly and detailed well. the author managed to tell a heartbreaking story, create in-depth characters, and include clues & twists all throughout this book - i highly recommend reading this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy
Minor: Suicide
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Kidnapping
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is a fairly standard, predictable, but fast paced thriller. I guessed what was going to happen within the first thirty pages, but it was still intriguing and the writing was fast paced enough to keep my interest. Also, my copy had big font. I LOVE a book with big font, I’m talking at least size 12, so I don’t have to squint or hold my book close to my face (yes I do need glasses). Guessing the plot at the very beginning of the book obviously isn’t a good sign, but finding a book that you can easily read even when your brain is filled with a noxious fog, well that’s a gem.
Anyway, I love the whole kidnapped/captive theme. I don’t know why, but it always keeps me interested. So when I saw this one in the charity shop I thought it was a good find. My brain hasn’t been working very well the last few days, and so I thought this would probably be an easy read- it was! I love the character of Ellie, what an absolute angel. None of the other characters are great, but they’re also not particularly unlikeable. After reading this one I’d definitely give some other Lisa Jewell’s a try!
🐙🐙🐙/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Kidnapping, Stalking, Pregnancy
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Violence
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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:
Complicated
This book is not for me it’s way too dark and tense for my liking, I hate reading the torture and abuse. I had a feeling the mystery would unveil itself as it did but it was still a bit shocking. The grueling details at the end are very sad and disturbing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This was a thrilling book! I enjoyed the mystery in the story. I think that the twists and the ending was shocking and I did not expect it. I picked this up because a friend recommended it. Lisa Jewell did a great job writing a compelling mystery, but there was something that stopped me from giving it 5 stars. I do not know if it was the writing, or the pacing, or something else entirely. I think at times the stories did not seem to realistic for me personally.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse
Moderate: Miscarriage, Kidnapping
Minor: Miscarriage
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-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:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Abandonment