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lemons_and_uwus's review
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Drug abuse, Murder, Death, Torture, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Vomit, and Drug use
Moderate: Animal death, Misogyny, Gore, Sexism, and Addiction
Minor: Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, and Domestic abuse
secre's review
challenging
dark
emotional
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
5.0
Holy hell, I was not expecting the way this series twisted and pivoted and I am absolutely here for it. Admittedly, some of the events absolutely strain credulity, but it's well written enough and high stakes enough to be riveting regardless. I was very much expecting the same tried and tested formula here and to begin with, it looked like that's what I was getting; Pip finds a new case to embroil herself in even as she's spiralling with PTSD and taking pills to sleep. But at about the half way mark, things take a dark and shocking turn and the entire formula is cast into the winds as Pip scrambles to keep her life intact.
It's shocking. Crazy. And absolutely riveting. And I could not put this book down. I was absolutely hooked. Early in the novel, it becomes clear that Pip probably has a stalker. I say probably because Pip absolutely isn't the most reliable of witnesses at this point. She's spiralling, hard, haunted by the death of Child Brunswick and reliving the moment both awake and asleep. She's heavily reliant on sleeping aids, which is problematic as the doctor stopped prescribing them so now she has to buy them from less reputable sources. Jackson does an excellent job of depicting Pip's mental health struggles.
But as the novel goes on, the threat from the stalker increases and it's clear that this is not the imagining of Pip's mind. Someone really is out to get her. I expected things to fall into place at this point; Pip racing against time to unmask the threat before it's too late. And that's kind of what happens. Until it isn't. There isn't much I can say without huge spoilers, but I can say the novel takes a sharp detour from the expected and runs off the rails into a whole different kettle off fish. Pip has everything to lose.
I hammered through this novel. I needed to know what happened. I needed to know how things worked out. I needed to know if Pip comes out the other side. I could not put this book down. It's completely unexpected but absolutely gripping for it. I hope this isn't the last we see of Pip as this has been one hell of a ride.
It's shocking. Crazy. And absolutely riveting. And I could not put this book down. I was absolutely hooked. Early in the novel, it becomes clear that Pip probably has a stalker. I say probably because Pip absolutely isn't the most reliable of witnesses at this point. She's spiralling, hard, haunted by the death of Child Brunswick and reliving the moment both awake and asleep. She's heavily reliant on sleeping aids, which is problematic as the doctor stopped prescribing them so now she has to buy them from less reputable sources. Jackson does an excellent job of depicting Pip's mental health struggles.
But as the novel goes on, the threat from the stalker increases and it's clear that this is not the imagining of Pip's mind. Someone really is out to get her. I expected things to fall into place at this point; Pip racing against time to unmask the threat before it's too late. And that's kind of what happens. Until it isn't. There isn't much I can say without huge spoilers, but I can say the novel takes a sharp detour from the expected and runs off the rails into a whole different kettle off fish. Pip has everything to lose.
I hammered through this novel. I needed to know what happened. I needed to know how things worked out. I needed to know if Pip comes out the other side. I could not put this book down. It's completely unexpected but absolutely gripping for it. I hope this isn't the last we see of Pip as this has been one hell of a ride.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Mental illness, Drug use, Murder, and Kidnapping
firelordmomo's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexism, and Addiction
Minor: Rape
morgan7rose's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Drug use, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, Death, and Drug abuse
sophie_the_reader_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Blood, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, Vomit, Violence, Torture, Stalking, Physical abuse, Murder, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, and Cursing
passionatereader78's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is my least favorite book in the series. I love the writing style! I didn't like the plot in this book, so I had a hard time with all of Pippa's decisions. Pippa is suppose to be getting ready for college, but since Max has been found innocent she has been on edge. She decides to take on a cold case and help a mother get answers about her son. Who knew this would cause so much pain and heartache for Pippa.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Murder
annajuve's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Drug use, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Rape and Blood
courtnetto's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
What a finale to this series. For a book that started off slow, it really had a lot of twists that I didn’t expect - such as who the DT Killer was. The ending really pulled at my heart strings and I just wished it wasn’t the case but gotta do what you gotta do I guess!
I just couldn’t put this book down once it really got into it, I just had to keep reading to see what happened next and what the next twist in the book was going to be. It revolves around Pip again, after she ends up in meetings after Max is trying to sue her for defamation of his character and also for “falsifying” a voice recording of him admitting to what he’s done in the past.
I honestly really loved this series and would read it again if given the chance!
I just couldn’t put this book down once it really got into it, I just had to keep reading to see what happened next and what the next twist in the book was going to be. It revolves around Pip again, after she ends up in meetings after Max is trying to sue her for defamation of his character and also for “falsifying” a voice recording of him admitting to what he’s done in the past.
I honestly really loved this series and would read it again if given the chance!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Death, Drug use, and Murder
abitofcourage's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Rape
samantha1123's review
It was getting a little too dark for my taste.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Animal death, and Drug use