rhiannonellis_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I really enjoyed the character development - particularly Carey and Jenessa.
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When Jenessa finally spoke out loud and was calling after the dog I was so happy!! /spoiler> I also really liked Melissa and the dad - very wholesome. I found Delaney very annoying tho.I did find the plot really predictable which was quite disappointing
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I pretty much knew from the first few chapters that she killed a man that raped herI also think it was pretty random chucking in the love interest Ryan - I really liked his character but I just feel like it was thrown in.
I did like the happy ending, however I don’t think I would read the book again.
There really needs to be some content warnings about this book - Child rape.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual violence, and Vomit
calamitywindpetal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Drug use, Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Bullying
conspystery's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
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(and especially considering the detail of what Carey calls the white-star night; it gives her character so much depth, since there’s no easy cut-and-dry resolution of that guilt.)Spoiler
but it’s worked into the plot later on-- he treats her differently because he already knows who she is, which gives their entire situation more complexity (even if that detail itself if a little bit contrived, too.) Their relationship is rocky and complicated, especially in the context of Carey’s trauma.Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Rape, Drug abuse, Drug use, Child abuse, and Abandonment
Moderate: Violence and Pedophilia
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
A pretty big trigger warning for this book is also a spoiler:Spoiler
murder and death arekeepsleep's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
Moderate: Murder, Physical abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Bullying, Kidnapping, Rape, Cursing, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, and Vomit
Minor: Gun violence
antoniarachael28's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Vomit