Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena

12 reviews

artsyfartsymama's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This was definitely a page-turner that I had a hard time putting down. Each chapter and POV had me questioning everything - and everyone. I love a "safe" neighborhood full of secrets, and Shari Lapena did this one beautifully! So many twists and turns that could never have seen coming, and it was cool to have inside looks at all of the characters. The ending was great, though I do wish there was just a chapter or two more.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, and Kidnapping

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual assault

princessblueyes's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse and Stalking

Minor: Death, Drug abuse, and Sexual assault

novelsally's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This was a quick read with short and to the point sections from many different perspectives.  I felt there were some clear red herrings and that no one is particularly likeable or redeemable... maybe Michael the brother is the only character I liked.  Regardless, kept me interested and wanted to finish/read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Violence, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Confinement

Minor: Pedophilia and Sexual assault

daniofthewood's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child death, Drug use, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

tierraskye's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Definitely was not expecting the ending on this one! I thought I had everything figured out and by the time the big twist was revealed, I was in shock! It just kept getting better! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder

mckinleyelle's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping

Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Murder

martieliz's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

• 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping

jilljemmett's review against another edition

fast-paced

5.0

William Wooler has been having an affair, but his mistress ends it one afternoon. He goes home and finds his difficult nine-year-old daughter home alone, when she should still be at school. They have an argument and William loses his temper and slaps her. He storms out of the house after apologizing. However, a little while later, William is called home because Avery has disappeared. Everyone on their street is a suspect, and everyone has secrets.

This was another awesome fast-paced Shari Lapena thriller. It was told through small scenes that alternated between all the characters which gave some insight into what everyone was thinking. It was still hard to figure out who was behind her disappearance because they were all guilty of something in their lives. The story took a surprising twist that I didn’t see coming. The ending was great and satisfying!

Everyone Here Is Lying is a fast-paced thriller!

Thank you Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of this book. 

Content warnings: murder, child abuse, mentions of drug abuse, mentions of sexual assault

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault

Minor: Drug abuse

mamawantsbooks's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Drug use, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, and Gaslighting

laurensreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Infidelity, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Death and Murder

Minor: Sexual assault