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A review by arlorees
Only the Ocean by Natasha Carthew
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
It's hard to tell if this book just wasn't my style of writing or if it was written badly. I didn't connect to either of the main characters at any point, the plot felt mainly pointless and at no point did I feel excited to read on.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Self harm, and Sexual assault