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ems_rxlibrary's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Gun violence
Minor: Cursing
morethanmylupus's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This story centers around a murder but it isn't really about the murder or who did it. It's about how people interact with each other, what happens when accusations start being thrown against their children, and how a town comes to terms with what happened. It's also very much about privilege and how it impacts justice.
Overall, this story had a lot of potential. It skipped around from viewpoint to viewpoint a lot, which resulted in more superficial character development than I would have preferred. I also would have loved to know more about the victim because she was lost in all the drama. I think that was rather the point of the story, but it also made it harder to feel invested in the subplot of who actually was guilty of the murder.
If you're very into family and town dynamics, you may enjoy this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for the opportunity to review this book ahead of publication. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
Overall, this story had a lot of potential. It skipped around from viewpoint to viewpoint a lot, which resulted in more superficial character development than I would have preferred. I also would have loved to know more about the victim because she was lost in all the drama. I think that was rather the point of the story, but it also made it harder to feel invested in the subplot of who actually was guilty of the murder.
If you're very into family and town dynamics, you may enjoy this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for the opportunity to review this book ahead of publication. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual violence, and Murder
a_stylish_bookworm's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Thank you @celadonbooks for a copy of Locust Lane. The book grabbed my attention from the first chapter and I enjoyed how the story unfolded. The story is told in multiple POV and how the death of Eden impacted their life. I enjoyed the idea of all the lies in a perfect wealthy suburbia neighborhood and what seems perfect isn't that perfect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Drug use
ohthebooksshewillread's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Rape, and Self harm
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