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A review by goodbookhangover
Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Well, this was really messed up! But I absolutely LOVED it! It's the first messed up thrilled I've read in a long, long time and probably the best that I've read this year - it gave me serious early Swanson vibes and even some Gone Girl vibes!
It's really dark, tense and uncomfortable to read but it's still so very readable. All of the gore and violence is integral to the plot and I think that is why this book works. I saw a lot of the twists coming (but I do read a lot of this genre so that could be why) but the writing and the pacing kept me engaged throughout.
Geo is a great character - her journey is interesting and she is a complete character that is well developed and intriguing.
Overall, this is a dark, smart and well written book. Jennifer Hillier is flying into my already overflowing TBR after this read. I can't wait to read more from her because this was so impressive!
It's really dark, tense and uncomfortable to read but it's still so very readable. All of the gore and violence is integral to the plot and I think that is why this book works. I saw a lot of the twists coming (but I do read a lot of this genre so that could be why) but the writing and the pacing kept me engaged throughout.
Geo is a great character - her journey is interesting and she is a complete character that is well developed and intriguing.
Overall, this is a dark, smart and well written book. Jennifer Hillier is flying into my already overflowing TBR after this read. I can't wait to read more from her because this was so impressive!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence