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josisbooks's review against another edition
1.0
CW: rape, violence, torture, emotional violence
The perspective changes were weird and annoying (who switches between one first person pov and two to five third person povs? why not stick with the third person in any case? i don’t get it). There’s some mildly concerning fascination with boobs - women about their own, sons about their mom’s boobs, predator boobs. There’s a boob for everyone.
The initial twist in the story was good, but I couldn’t get into how it played out with Robert.
All in all, I think I’ve read washing labels with more riveting writing.
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Torture, Child death, Grief, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Violence, Emotional abuse, Murder, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia
jusreadz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Child death, Kidnapping, Murder, Torture, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Violence, Blood, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
kaylasbookgram's review against another edition
- 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
Six Dead Teens. A Serial Killer On The Loose.
Dr. Moore is an expert on killers but when she meets Robert Gavin, the father of BH Killers 6th victim, she starts to question herself. He’s very alluring but he’s hiding something from her and she just can’t put her finger on it. Robert hires Dr. Moore and together they look into the mind of the BH Killer, but it’s not who’s being accused did she miss something what is the 7th victim hiding since he escaped? So many twists and hidden secrets in this psychological thriller it was keep you reading until the last page.
This is my second book by A.R. Torre and I’m definitely in love with the style of writing! I love a good book that keeps me guessing until the end. I highly recommend this book to my fellow thriller lovers!
Moderate: Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Grief, Homophobia, Mental illness, Violence, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Kidnapping, Murder, Pedophilia, and Rape
david_slack110507's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This must be one of my favourite books I've read since I began my journey into horror and thrillers. This book has surprisingly raw brutality that I wasn't expecting from it yet didn't deter me from continuing to read it, and I didn't expect it to cover such dark and explicit topics. I would definitely recommend reading the trigger warnings for this just in case because it does not shy away from some more mature and possibly sensitive topics to some readers.
I absolutely loved the more psychological aspects of the book as well as the discussions of the crime using said psychology, it made me a lot more interested and gave a more unique view to the traditional thriller book. I would have liked more discussion on Scott's feelings and mental health after his predicament, but I understand that it would have dragged on the story and caused a disruption in the fast pacing of this book.
"William S. Burroughs once said that no one owns life, but anyone who can lift a frying pan can create death. He was right. Killing is the easy part. The act of living-of finding happiness in life-that's the hard part"
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Child death, Gore, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Misogyny, Pedophilia, and Rape
Minor: Homophobia
themoodreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Confinement, Self harm, Stalking, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Death, Grief, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, and Torture
nightswim78'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
4.25
right for the most part. I enjoyed Gwen and Robert's relationship in this and the humanness of all the characters including Gwen's clients.
Graphic: Child death, Kidnapping, Violence, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, and Torture
kimveach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child death, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture
chandle5's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Child death, Rape, Violence, Confinement, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Kidnapping, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, and Abortion