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A review by haunted_mia
Seven Dirty Secrets by Natalie D. Richards
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Spoilers in this review.
On Cleo's birthday, she receives and box with a clue in it that leads to a hunt of sorts to find out what happened, or who knows about her abusive boyfriend's death.
This book was fully predictable. You know from the get-go who the 'bad guy' is, and it's not Cleo. She blames herself for self defense, and the abuse she received was never dealt with or acknowledged.
Abuse is a serious issue for women, and this author, female I might add, gives the reader the impression this is okay, or that there is blame here. Shameful.
The author also should have put information on how to seek help if you are someone you know might be suffering from abuse.
Regretting reading this, but hoping my review can shed some light to others to stay away!
Warning! Graphic violence towards women by boyfriend with no help from family or friends. Seek help, it's out there.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
On Cleo's birthday, she receives and box with a clue in it that leads to a hunt of sorts to find out what happened, or who knows about her abusive boyfriend's death.
This book was fully predictable. You know from the get-go who the 'bad guy' is, and it's not Cleo. She blames herself for self defense, and the abuse she received was never dealt with or acknowledged.
Abuse is a serious issue for women, and this author, female I might add, gives the reader the impression this is okay, or that there is blame here. Shameful.
The author also should have put information on how to seek help if you are someone you know might be suffering from abuse.
Regretting reading this, but hoping my review can shed some light to others to stay away!
Warning! Graphic violence towards women by boyfriend with no help from family or friends. Seek help, it's out there.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical trauma, Stalking, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death, Blood, Alcohol