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kleinekita's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Fatphobia, and Sexual assault
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Murder
sarahsbookstacks'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
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Death, Violence, and Abandonment
literaryintersections's review
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
What a wild ride. I personally love messy, unreliable, bad women characters. The more unlikeable the better. And bea is perfection - she’s hilarious. Her disdain for other women, the rich, her husband and his family is palpable. Her inner monologue is fabulous and funny and so messy. I really enjoyed this debut.
If you’re not a fan of tidy endings, know this is very elusive. But it feels so right for the story.
If you’re not a fan of tidy endings, know this is very elusive. But it feels so right for the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault
bethanneguc's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Murder, and Sexual assault
katiemack's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I love reading about cold, calculating women who successfully manipulate men. Rachel Koller Craft establishes a strong opening to Bea's story, as Bea has already clawed her way into a wealthy family's graces by way of dating the oblivious Collin. The narrative zips along quickly, and it's easy to cheer for Bea and her ambitions, but some of the threads and the payoff feel too easily attainable or don't get resolved well. (The ending feels particularly elusive.) Regardless, it's a fun way to pass the time, especially for those looking for something like The Talented Mr. Ripley.
I love reading about cold, calculating women who successfully manipulate men. Rachel Koller Craft establishes a strong opening to Bea's story, as Bea has already clawed her way into a wealthy family's graces by way of dating the oblivious Collin. The narrative zips along quickly, and it's easy to cheer for Bea and her ambitions, but some of the threads and the payoff feel too easily attainable or don't get resolved well. (The ending feels particularly elusive.) Regardless, it's a fun way to pass the time, especially for those looking for something like The Talented Mr. Ripley.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Child abuse
Minor: Sexual assault
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