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annaonthepage 's review for:
The Woman in the Mirror
by Rebecca James
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was such an engaging read. A tasty lovechild of The Turn of the Screw and The Yellow Wallpaper, among other classic gothic tropes. I loved the sense of voice and especially the English narrator on the audiobook. I didn't feel any of the romantic pairings were earned or developed, but the story was satisfying enough for that not to matter. There's also a very silly 'I googled the mystery and the top result told me everything' scene, but we'll forgive it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Abortion