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A review by arsenelouppain
The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The premise was good, but the execution needed some work. The characters--while likeable--were somewhat one-dimensional (especially the antagonists), and the whole story felt rushed. Some of the plot points were confusing, and I questioned a few of the storytelling decisions.
I had initially planned to give it 2.5 stars, but the scene whreHolly visited her mother was really poignant. I also liked the plot line with Mr. Stokard and found it very true to life. The message of the book was quite nice, and overall, it isn't a bad read.
I had initially planned to give it 2.5 stars, but the scene whre
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexism, Torture, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment