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liv_camryn's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Addiction, Physical abuse, Rape, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Kidnapping, Murder, Blood, Car accident, Death, and Mental illness
pernillelsk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Murder, Death, Forced institutionalization, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Gun violence
Moderate: Mental illness, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Child abuse, and Car accident
Minor: Sexual assault and Pregnancy
bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
4.0
“Being a girl is the best,” she said, “because no one ever believes you’d do something bad. People think you’ll do nothing, which means you can do anything. I’ll show you.”
➽ This is probably my favorite Simone St. James book so far! The Book of Cold Cases follows Shea Collins, a true crime blogger who gets the chance to interview a suspected killer. I loved that the protagonist runs a website and is passionate about true crime. Shea was almost abducted as a kid, so she's dealing with her trauma by analyzing cases in her free time. The opportunity to interview Beth Greer is something she can't pass up, even though something strange seems to be going on in her house.
➽ Beth is an intriguing figure and I liked seeing her dynamic with Shea. Beth was suspected of being the Lady Killer back in 1977, but because there was not enough evidence, she was never arrested. However, that doesn't mean that people have forgotten as many still think she is guilty. Ever since, Beth has been living as a recluse and Shea is the only person she's willing to talk to after all these years. I loved diving deeper into Beth's past, as she was a socialite from a wealthy, but tumultuous family with many secrets. Some of them still haunt her now. Shea finds herself caught in the case, as she can't let it go no matter how dangerous things get.
Graphic: Sexism, Mental illness, Death, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Kidnapping
torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Blood, Death, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body horror, Confinement, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Child abuse, Dysphoria, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Death of parent, Rape, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Infertility
thelassinlinen's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Death, Violence, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Car accident, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Mental illness, Alcoholism, and Child abuse
ravenpuff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, Death, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Kidnapping, Rape, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Stalking, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
Minor: Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Sexism, Terminal illness, Blood, Grief, and Misogyny
blouviere4's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Car accident, Terminal illness, Alcohol, Murder, Grief, Violence, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Cursing, Death, Alcoholism, and Blood
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Rape, and Sexual violence
trisarahtopps06's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Murder, Death, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Alcoholism and Misogyny
clalaure's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Death, Murder, and Violence
tlynn_07_14_21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beth Greer gave me some serious Evelyn Hugo vibes, but darker.
Lily Knowles 100% Lisa vibes from Girl, Interrupted.
Even the MC, Shea is lugging around some darkness.
If you're into Thrillers, this should be on your tbr.
Graphic: Car accident, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Murder, Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence