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faduma's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Alcohol, Physical abuse, and Child abuse
Minor: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
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
akchanda'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? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Sexual violence and Child abuse