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savvyrosereads's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Not my favorite, though the second half was much better than the first, and the characters grew on me. Full review to come!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Violence, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Bullying, Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Rape, Pregnancy, Murder, Sexism, and Death
kimveach's review
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this mystery. The characters were interesting and created so many suspects. The setting of the border between Wales and England helped add to the conflict. I'll be reading future DC Morgan books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cancer, Classism, Self harm, Death of parent, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Drug use, Racism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Violence, Medical content, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Grief, Medical trauma, and Rape
Minor: Child abuse
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