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adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual content
Minor: Torture
dark
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Stalking, Murder
Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Alcohol
dark
tense
fast-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Stalking, Murder
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m so frustrated it took me this long to discover McFadden’s work!
In The Boyfriend, we follow Sydney, who has been struggling with online dating but finally meets someone who seems perfect. However, as murders begin to unfold around the city, she starts questioning everything.
Initially, it took me a little while to get into the story, but after a few chapters, I was completely hooked. The unsolved murders, dual timeline, and suspense were executed brilliantly. I kept thinking I had figured out the twist, only for another one to surprise me. My only issue was the main character's shocking disregard for her own safety, though it does shed light on the dangers of online dating.
Victoria Connolly and Adam Blanford did an incredible job with their narration, and they’re a big reason why I kept listening. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for more of their work!
I highly recommend this book, especially the audiobook, to anyone looking for a story that keeps you guessing until the very end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal death, Torture
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I really couldn’t put it down
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Main female character was not an enjoyable read, her poor decisions were a frustrating constant irritant. Her constant talk on body image did not allow for an escape from the real world type of epic read.
The POV from Tom made the book enjoyable and built the story. It did not make any sense why he fell for Sydney. The main plot twist saved the book.
Personal annoyance - talking of Sydney and Cindy on audio was very confusing.
The POV from Tom made the book enjoyable and built the story. It did not make any sense why he fell for Sydney. The main plot twist saved the book.
Personal annoyance - talking of Sydney and Cindy on audio was very confusing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Alcohol
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
High rating because I couldn't guess the ending and I ALWAYS guess the ending. I love being wrong.
Deduction comes from the RED FLAGS SHE MISSED. Homegirl. Come on. The reluctance to meet the friends at the beginning would have me running. But nooooo....Gullible Girly here finds a whole ass burner phone and item from her dead friend and only then sees red.
Deduction comes from the RED FLAGS SHE MISSED. Homegirl. Come on. The reluctance to meet the friends at the beginning would have me running. But nooooo....Gullible Girly here finds a whole ass burner phone and item from her dead friend and only then sees red.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexual harassment
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal cruelty, Torture
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
2 person perspective with flashbacks via mmc, Slow start to book but picked up towards middle/end
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder