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carissa230's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Hal's life is not going to plan. She has no money, she can barely afford to eat, and there are collectors after her. She has no idea what she's going to do when a letter arrives stating her grandmother has passed away and she is needed at the reading of the will. Hal knows that is impossible as her grandmother has been deceased. Sadly Hal has no family so there is nobody to help her figure this out.
Hal decides to go and see if she can get any money to help her solve her problems.
Once Hal arrives it becomes clear that there is something going on under the surface. Mrs. Westaway was not loved by her family. She wasn't even liked by her family. Things get even stranger when Hal spots her mom in some photos they have.
As things become more confusing and Hal realizes she cannot continue to deceive those around her.
The book was very slow to get to the point. It felt a little too long.
Hal decides to go and see if she can get any money to help her solve her problems.
Once Hal arrives it becomes clear that there is something going on under the surface. Mrs. Westaway was not loved by her family. She wasn't even liked by her family. Things get even stranger when Hal spots her mom in some photos they have.
As things become more confusing and Hal realizes she cannot continue to deceive those around her.
The book was very slow to get to the point. It felt a little too long.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Murder and Pregnancy
a_novel_craving's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
jellie23's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
novi's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
This is not a fast-paced thriller, but more of a mystery. Set in the current times, in a gothic old manor house. It is pretty slow, but I think the mystery is worth to follow. You can definitely feel the gothic atmosphere and it was actually feels cozy and wintery but there's always a feeling of uneasiness that makes it not the type of cozy that I can enjoy, but it means the writing delivers its purpose. I disagree with some of the main character's action, sometimes I was like "whyyy did u do thatttt" sometimes she seems stupid, sometimes she's not lol idk. But I quite enjoyed this and the tarot parts were interesting. I even think I could re-read this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Pregnancy
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Car accident
marlireads's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
A supersolid mystery thriller by Ms Ware. The atmosphere was amazing, I love Ruth Ware's writing and the symbolism that ties this entire thing together was *chef's kiss*! This book actually made me more interested in Tarot.
I did, however, guessed a couple of the plot twists/revelations that happen toward the end pretty early on. And I feel like there were some holes in some characters' motivation in line with the plot, and I feel like it didn't give ALL the answers.Because what was Ezra's motivation to letting Hal turn back home and going home himself when there was still a chance that she was going to figure everything out. And also, the wire thing... That happened before that, so that clearly means that he planned on killing her before he actually tried to. Why second guess? Because if this was the plan all along, he couldn't have planned the weather. He couldn't have known that! And then, why not kill her on that road trip?
Again, very solid. The only other one that I've read by the author is The Turn of the Key and that one was great as well, so... I see more Ruth Ware books in my future!
I did, however, guessed a couple of the plot twists/revelations that happen toward the end pretty early on. And I feel like there were some holes in some characters' motivation in line with the plot, and I feel like it didn't give ALL the answers.
Again, very solid. The only other one that I've read by the author is The Turn of the Key and that one was great as well, so... I see more Ruth Ware books in my future!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Murder, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Pregnancy