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adamsrib's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
i really liked this book. the prose was interesting, and the use of narrative in the book is something that i found really nice. spoilers ahead: the use of language as a form of Nerida, Bettina's mother, keeping control over her daughter was a poignant metaphor for how domestic and emotional abuse are perpetuated and upheld. the writing was well written and never bored me. when characters inside of the story told stories, there was some level of differentiation.
the story was also really nice. at the end of the book i found myself going 'oh, OH' as more and more loose ends began to wrap up and form a coherent story. this is most definitely a book you have to pay attention to to really understand: it's not something you can just breeze through. overall, i really liked it, and if you're interested in more domestic thriller-type books, then i recommend it for you.
the story was also really nice. at the end of the book i found myself going 'oh, OH' as more and more loose ends began to wrap up and form a coherent story. this is most definitely a book you have to pay attention to to really understand: it's not something you can just breeze through. overall, i really liked it, and if you're interested in more domestic thriller-type books, then i recommend it for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Body horror
Minor: Car accident and Abandonment
kshertz's review
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
It was an interesting dystopian view that left me with more questions than answers. I felt lost at times but soldiered through. Definitely for those who enjoy their dystopian a little more on the sad hopeless side.
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Death of parent, Violence, Death, and Stalking
fatfatrat's review
dark
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Gaslighting
Minor: Abandonment and Car accident
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