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sarahweyand'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
1.25
I can understand and appreciate some dark, disturbing literature when done right. I read a lot of horror and I like a lot of horror. But in this context I cannot stand for the girl-on-girl hate and women blaming this book is full of. Every woman is alluded to being or just flat-out described as a slut, a mean girl, trailer trash, or some other nasty moniker that is not equally ascribed to the male characters. And given what this book is about at it's core, that's really fucking disgusting.
Unfortunately, I think this means I'm done with Amy Engel as an author, but maybe that's for the best. Please don't read this book. If you need something dark and depraved, read PRETTY GIRLS or something. And if you're a contrarian and this means you really have to read it now, please read the content warnings so you know what you're getting into. I'm not messing around.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Incest
Moderate: Miscarriage, Suicide, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Child death and Abandonment
useyourgoodeye's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Sexual content, Suicide, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
playswithstring's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
antidietleah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Incest, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Infidelity, Blood, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit
cannibaldear'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
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Incest, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, Abortion, and Death of parent
damnitdelayna's review against another edition
4.0
Non linear timeline
One POV (mostly)
Dark AF
Slow Paced
JFC this was exactly what I thought it would be and I still wasn’t prepared.
A great portrayal of grooming and how someone can get so easily trapped in the unthinkable.
I liked how it wove together past and present for Lane but also the story of each Roanoke Girl. The family tree at the beginning of the book was very helpful in remembering who belonged to who once things started to unfold.
Overall: grab if you want a slow burn make your stomach churn family drama - I don’t even know if family drama is the right term here though 🫠
Favorite Character: Cooper
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Incest, Miscarriage, Rape, Suicide, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
madeleinebay's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
alliecat1915's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Suicide and Abortion
Minor: Child death and Abandonment
directorpurry's review against another edition
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
bobbidenzer's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail