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greatexpectations77's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
3.0
This was an interesting plot. I did a lot of these studies in college, so it was interesting considering how much info we share with who we consider experts and with therapists. The writing was as usual a little over-explainy, but that helps when the ol' brain is at capacity. Was wondering if the author had sensitivity readers for disability for this one. I really wasn't into the present tense narration.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Bullying, Gaslighting, and Stalking
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Abandonment, and Grief
Minor: Classism and Death
booksbytheglass's review
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I’m struggling with my feelings on this one … it was clearly addicting as I binged it in one day, but I was so angry at the MCs the entire time 😅 if they each took time to communicate with their significant others, literally none of this would have happened
jessica is feeling a bit lost in life - and like same girl, except I’m not volunteering for sketchy ways to get money because if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is 🥴🥴
the therapist running the sketchy sessions is not much smarter either. she’s completely obsessed with finding out if her husband is cheating on her - and is willing to do whatever necessary 🥴 which of course lead me to guess her dark ways
it was all very predictable, yet so bingeable, and I found myself more annoyed than enthralled reading this one
moral of the story: just talk to your friends and family, I promise it’s better than lying thank yew
rating: 3 stars
wine pairing: volnay blend (iykyk)
jessica is feeling a bit lost in life - and like same girl, except I’m not volunteering for sketchy ways to get money because if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is 🥴🥴
the therapist running the sketchy sessions is not much smarter either. she’s completely obsessed with finding out if her husband is cheating on her - and is willing to do whatever necessary 🥴 which of course lead me to guess her dark ways
it was all very predictable, yet so bingeable, and I found myself more annoyed than enthralled reading this one
moral of the story: just talk to your friends and family, I promise it’s better than lying thank yew
rating: 3 stars
wine pairing: volnay blend (iykyk)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Suicide, and Infidelity
Minor: Abandonment
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