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maggieparedesauthor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Classism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Child abuse, Body shaming, Bullying, Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Mental illness, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, and Murder
hopebrasfield's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Reading this felt like reading the Sweet Valley High mystery-type novels back in middle school. Those books felt so potentially mind-expanding at the time (they were so much BIGGER than the original Sweet Valley books, and all the cool smart girls were reading them), if only I could get past them being not so good, actually.
It felt like watching Lost as it aired, dissecting what might happen next each week, only to find out the creators arguably never had a plan* for where the show was going story-wise.
I'm disappointed because this came so highly recommended by somebody whose content I otherwise very much enjoy over on BookTok. Goes to show you can have super interesting cultural takes while also having not so great taste in books! People are complicated! (Unlike the characters in this book.)
* https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/doug-sibor/the-lost-writers-had-no-plan-whatsoever
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Death, Death of parent, and Murder
hbrown00's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Classism, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Body shaming
Minor: Pregnancy, Murder, Death, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
ciwanski'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
Definitely a book with morally grey characters, and killer dialogue.
A favorite line of mine from the book goes, “The afternoon tea was in full swing with canapés and caviar and cunty behavior.” Like so true bestie.
Fans of Gone Girl and other “good for her” media should definitely pick this book up.
Moderate: Pregnancy, Trafficking, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Eating disorder, Pedophilia, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Alcohol, Drug use, Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Classism
katiejohns'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
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, and Child abuse
Moderate: Mental illness and Pregnancy
Minor: Infidelity
karyan1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Murder, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic friendship, Pedophilia, Alcohol, Body shaming, Child abuse, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Death
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Bea is a con woman determined to marry New York’s most eligible bachelor, Collin Case, but her past may be about to catch up with her when she embarks on a game of cat and mouse with Collin’s best friend.
First things first: I don’t personally consider this one a thriller, or at least the kind of thriller you probably think of when you hear that term. It is, rather, a kind of almost-lit-fic-ish suspense, slotting in neatly with the rising trend in “con artist fiction” that’s sweeping through books and television right now.
That said, once I reset my expectations in order to appreciate Stone Cold Fox for what it is, I really enjoyed it. I’m a fan of an unlikable narrator, and Bea’s inner monologue was infuriating at times but also made me laugh. She’s not a great person, but she’s definitely an entertaining one. The plot kept me on my toes, and I found myself tearing through the book by the end, eager to see what would happen next. The ending may be a bit polarizing for some, and I’m still figuring out exactly how I felt about it—but I am VERY excited for the forthcoming tv adaptation, or the possibility of a sequel novel (or both!)
Once again, a fun pick for my book club that I’m excited to discuss this week!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: unlikable narrators; con artist lit; lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-famous
CW: References to sexual abuse (including of minors); murder/death; child abuse
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Classism, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Murder and Pedophilia
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
hschlecht's review against another edition
4.5
Minor: Death, Murder, and Child abuse
readingbetweenthevines's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Moderate: Classism and Death
Minor: Murder and Eating disorder
celina246's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Murder, and Death