lynnreadsbooks's review against another edition
- 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
1.5
Graphic: Murder and Misogyny
brett311's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Spoiler
The end of the book verges on murder porn. It was evident from early on the husband is in on it and hired “Scottie” to test Abigail. Even with all the plot twists and plot holes (who edited this book?!?) the story was predictable. The only unknown was if Abigail would survive. I should have just googled the ending to find out.Graphic: Murder, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Torture
Moderate: Sexual assault, Drug use, and Rape
amanda_reads13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Injury/injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Death, Blood, Confinement, Gun violence, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Stalking
booknerdsinmn's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Kidnapping, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Confinement, Infidelity, Murder, Stalking, and Violence
batcaves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/injury detail, Toxic relationship, Violence, Alcohol, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Blood, Confinement, Drug use, and Murder
nrogers_1030's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Murder, Alcohol, Violence, Blood, Gun violence, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Injury/injury detail, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Suicide
hermithebs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Murder and Infidelity
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Misogyny
Minor: Death, Suicide, Alcohol, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, and Blood
keijiwolf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, Body horror, Blood, Stalking, Sexism, Murder, Misogyny, Injury/injury detail, Infidelity, Gun violence, Torture, Gore, Gaslighting, and Confinement
Moderate: Sexual content, Rape, Alcohol, and Sexual assault
Minor: Drug abuse and Suicide
clg2022's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
kaseymkelley's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Abigail meets a stranger, Scottie, on her bachelorette weekend, and she has her last fling before the ring. They part ways, but Scottie reaches out and lets Abigail know he is in love with her. Abigail moves forward with her wedding to Bruce, and Bruce takes her to a surprise destination for their honeymoon.
Heart Pond Island is only accessible by plane, and it is “off the grid.” There’s no cell service and limited electricity. Although Abigail is feeling a little worried about not being able to reach the outside world, she embraces her time away from screens. Things are going well, until Abigail realizes Scottie has shown up on the island.
What I liked:
Untrustworthy characters
Cult-like storyline
Fast paced
What I disliked:
Wanted more details at the end of the book
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Rape