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katieb94's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It all starts with an abandoned baby which links to an old four year cold case. I really liked this link as it went back and forth between the police, the victim, and her family. It made the story feel much more real.
I will admit, I felt some of the parts of the story were a little bit far fetched and seemed to be there just to pad out the story but on the whole I really enjoyed the crime and the way the police worked together to solve what happened and save the woman involved.
The characters all had lives outside of the case and I liked to see what they did outside and how it affected them. Secrets are unveiled the more the story progressed which meant it felt more realistic.
I’m definitely interested in reading more in this series and following DI Harte on more of her cases and hope to pick up more in the series soon.
4/5 stars.
Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse
wrappingpaper's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
At first I was sceptical about the writing style, but I really felt like the story was real. We meet a lot of characters and learn a lot about them and their lives. Overall I would’ve loved a bit more about (spoiler) Debbie’s life after being saved, however it’s possible that’ll be featured in the next book. I felt really connected to the story and really felt for the characters during their struggles.
Highly recommend if you’re into crime novels and looking for a fast paced engaging read.
Graphic: Confinement, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Domestic abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Drug abuse, Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Rape, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal cruelty and Cancer
_em_lauren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Gore, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Murder, Sexual violence, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Rape, Stalking, Vomit, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Blood, Animal cruelty, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
jesshart8's review
- 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
Graphic: Murder, Grief, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Blood, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Excrement, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Alcoholism, and Stalking
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Vomit
username330's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Confinement, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Stalking, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, and Violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, and Torture
Minor: Grief, Dementia, Fire/Fire injury, and Death of parent
harriet_mae's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Graphic: Kidnapping and Domestic abuse
dogearedbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Kidnapping, Abandonment, Confinement, Murder, Grief, Violence, Physical abuse, Dementia, Domestic abuse, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Stalking, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Dementia, Torture, and Rape
Minor: Death of parent, Dementia, and Death
emriggs07's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse
maggieeastburn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Kidnapping, Stalking, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse