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aflseniors09's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I went into this book blindly aka I didn't read the summary of what it was about. I did this because I'd heard so many good things about the author. I can now say even if I had read the summary, this book wouldn't have went where I thought it would.
To my understanding this isn't the type of book Colleen usually writes, but was an attempt at something new. Something new it definitely was, but it also left a bad first impression on me.
This book centers around a lot of abuse, murder, and triggering topics, so it definitely needs a heavy TW.
I'm all for reading books with heavy topics, but I just don't think this one was really necessary.
Essentially the entire book is trying to justify Leeds' actions and convince you he's ~not a bad guy~, but even with the twist that aims at justifying his actions, he's still really shitty and it doesn't make any of it okay.
To my understanding this isn't the type of book Colleen usually writes, but was an attempt at something new. Something new it definitely was, but it also left a bad first impression on me.
This book centers around a lot of abuse, murder, and triggering topics, so it definitely needs a heavy TW.
I'm all for reading books with heavy topics, but I just don't think this one was really necessary.
Essentially the entire book is trying to justify Leeds' actions and convince you he's ~not a bad guy~, but even with the twist that aims at justifying his actions, he's still really shitty and it doesn't make any of it okay.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Murder, Torture, Violence, Mental illness, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, and Death
Moderate: Sexual content
taymackwar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Confinement, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
chelseasbookshelf2's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I had to wait to read this when I knew I could devote a whole day to finish this! This was similar to Verity in genre, but still it's own entity. Everyone says to go into this blind, which I completely agree! From the first chapter Colleen pulls you into this story and you have to keep reading to know what the hell is going on.
Colleen is an amazing writer, and I would read anything she writes and still love it! I would love to see her thought process as she writes some of her books. So messed up, but so GENIUS! I cannot wait to see what she writes next!
Colleen is an amazing writer, and I would read anything she writes and still love it! I would love to see her thought process as she writes some of her books. So messed up, but so GENIUS! I cannot wait to see what she writes next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Physical abuse
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