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jessiejonesbentley's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Eating disorder, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Stalking, Alcohol, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Death, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Self harm, Suicide attempt, Cancer, Dementia, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
jewelkr's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
I picked up this book at a gelato shop during a book give away week - it was on my patio table with a nice note and ribbon. I don't enjoy reading fiction a lot but gave this a try. I liked the beginning of it which was kind of a misdirect - I'm not familiar with Mina's writing. I thought it was going to be about a woman going through a separation. I wish all books came with trigger warnings at the front - this one really needs that. Among an unexpected series of near-death attacks, references to gang-assault, a campaign of criminal threat by a rich woman (hate the woman against woman themes), there are also references to suicide and a major eating disorder. It is a well-written story other than the sudden ending but I'm still looking for fiction that provides drama, development, redemption and character growth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Rape, Abandonment, Eating disorder, Murder, Gaslighting, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts
caleykapowski's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual assault, and Animal cruelty
sshabein's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I started to see the ending coming at a certain point, but this was still very good, and the short chapters made me want to read "just a bit more" every time. It's an interesting take on fame, true crime obsessions, and a little bit about money buying power and what that does to the people around them.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
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