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A review by ohokaykay
The Ones We Love by Anna Snoekstra
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Thank you to Netgalley and Dutton for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this book! I think that this was a well-written mysterious thriller that focused on the dynamics of a family that is slowly falling apart. It definitely hooked me at the beginning with Olivia waking up with bruises and having no memories of the night before. I do think the pace was a bit slow at the beginning and towards the middle. And I found myself figuring out things a bit too early before the book revealed it. Things seemed to be a little too obvious and nothing really surprised or shocked me. It was still interesting to get inside the mind of each family member and see how each of them are dealing with the same big event.
The ending was a bit lukewarm. It seemed a little too easy and like it all wrapped up too perfectly. I don't really feel like any of the characters faced serious consequences for their actions. which was a bit unsatisfying. However, I liked the book overall and would suggest it to a friend.
I enjoyed this book! I think that this was a well-written mysterious thriller that focused on the dynamics of a family that is slowly falling apart. It definitely hooked me at the beginning with Olivia waking up with bruises and having no memories of the night before. I do think the pace was a bit slow at the beginning and towards the middle. And I found myself figuring out things a bit too early before the book revealed it. Things seemed to be a little too obvious and nothing really surprised or shocked me. It was still interesting to get inside the mind of each family member and see how each of them are dealing with the same big event.
The ending was a bit lukewarm. It seemed a little too easy and like it all wrapped up too perfectly. I don't really feel like any of the characters faced serious consequences for their actions. which was a bit unsatisfying. However, I liked the book overall and would suggest it to a friend.