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A review by snapeygan
The Quiet Unraveling of Eve Ellaway by Melanie Hooyenga
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The synopsis of the book really got me intrigued, and I read the book in one sitting!
The first half of the book was slow, although necessary to understand Eve’s complicated life.
I did see some plot twists coming, but there was some surprises as well!!
Can I just say, I LOVED the wlw romance in this book, it got me kicking my feet! I wish the cast would have been more diverse though.
Also, I loved how mental health was represented in the novel!
I would’ve wished we would have learned more about the kidnapping
While at first I wasn’t sure about the writing, I’m convinced to say I will try another novel by Melanie Hooyenga!
The first half of the book was slow, although necessary to understand Eve’s complicated life.
I did see some plot twists coming, but there was some surprises as well!!
Can I just say, I LOVED the wlw romance in this book, it got me kicking my feet! I wish the cast would have been more diverse though.
Also, I loved how mental health was represented in the novel!
I would’ve wished we would have learned more about the kidnapping
While at first I wasn’t sure about the writing, I’m convinced to say I will try another novel by Melanie Hooyenga!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder