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michelle_my_belle'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
3.0
I thoroughly enjoyed the first half to 3/4 of this book. It kept me on my toes. But the last chunk kind of fell flat. I also was really bothered by how neurodivergence was portrayed so negatively, specifically ADHD and autism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Drug use and Suicidal thoughts
beckyremillard's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Kidnapping
cressida's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0
I personally found this book difficult to read, through no fault with the author, as it deals with a missing child. While this storyline used to be one of my favourites, I am learning that I find the subject much harder now that I myself am a mother. That said, I found the mother, Erin, to have a realistic reaction to the story as it unfolded and could connect with her and this brought the story into much more vivid detail than expected.
Lapena writes this story from multiple points of view, and each one is different enough from another that you don't need to be told when we are switching perspective. This is such a huge talent and I was rather impressed. While I could see some of the twists and turns coming, several truly took me by surprise and overall it was a heart pounding story that kept me turning pages long after my bedtime. I would love to say more and chat about the book, but I don't want to accidentally spoil anything so I will end the review here, but if you have read it I would love to hear your thoughts as well.
Lapena writes this story from multiple points of view, and each one is different enough from another that you don't need to be told when we are switching perspective. This is such a huge talent and I was rather impressed. While I could see some of the twists and turns coming, several truly took me by surprise and overall it was a heart pounding story that kept me turning pages long after my bedtime. I would love to say more and chat about the book, but I don't want to accidentally spoil anything so I will end the review here, but if you have read it I would love to hear your thoughts as well.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Infidelity, Violence, and Kidnapping