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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
maddireads13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, Murder, and Abandonment
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
cateyeschloe'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
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Drug use, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Blood, Vomit, Abortion, and Abandonment
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
thelovelylibrarylady's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual assault
Minor: Suicide and Abandonment