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krows_ink's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book — at its core — is about how far we’ll go for family. What we’ll do and where we the draw the line. The relationship between Hannah and Bailey was the strongest thing (in my opinion) about this book. It kept me engaged, turning the page, and asking “what can possibly happen from here?”.
There are a few things that took me out of the book such as
But despite those things I’d recommend this book if you’re looking for an easy read to cleanse your pallet. If you like Gilmore Girls I think you might like this book. It’s not really cozy, and I’d call it more of a mystery than a thriller, but the themes line up with Gilmore Girls and the characters made me miss fall and Stars Hallow.
Graphic: Abandonment and Car accident
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Murder
sierrabowers's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Stalking, Death, Grief, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Kidnapping
luminescify's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I wasn't really sure what to rate this book as I enjoyed the thriller and not knowing what was coming aspect of this book, however it seemed kind of...dry? I'm not sure if that's the word to use.
The beginning was really slow which is expected in most books as lives are being built and characters are being introduced. It picked up a lot once the girls flew to Austin and started investigating and then it was a whirlwind from there until the end.
Speaking of, I hated the ending. I understand why it culminated the way that it did, but am I happy about it? Absolutely not. I'm really glad Bailey eventually warmed up to Hannah but I also hated how she treated her the entire book. What did she ever do to her besides fall in love with her dad?
I wish we'd found out just what it was that Owen did in his past that everyone swears to Hannah they could "tell her and she'd never see him the same again" but they conveniently won't because Hannah doesn't care enough to hear it. I can't understand the fullness of the hatred these people had toward him until I know everything that he did to them.
Overall it was a good read. I enjoyed the story and the characters. I liked Hannah and Bailey's character development as the book went and the entire thing with Owen was kind of just....shit. He didn't deserve anything he got, but he had to know that snitches get stitches - or in this case they get buried.
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Car accident
livvmarks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Kidnapping, Murder, Death, Drug use, Grief, Abandonment, Drug abuse, Stalking, Violence, Car accident, and Death of parent
malloryhill10's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief and Abandonment
karen_lo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
what a different story!
I don't think I could ever do what Hannah did. All my respect to herrrr
Such a good book! Can't wait to watch the series :D
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent, Hate crime, and Trafficking
kcrockford's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Abandonment
saraavowlerr'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
3.75
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Grief
Minor: Murder, Car accident, Abandonment, and Infidelity
gummifrog'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment and Grief
horrorhomebodies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Abandonment, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Violence