author2223's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Death
Moderate: Blood and Drug use
flightywren's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
The concept was interesting, but the execution left a bit to be desired. The way the author brought up social issues was awkward and felt forced, like she was trying to tick off a box instead of addressing things in a meaningful way. The main character read more like a young adult than a thirty year old. It was an easy read, but I won't be reading it again.
bailzz's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Not a fan of the sexual element (didn’t feel natural to the story) and the plot was slow moving at times. The events at the end piled on in an unrealistic way. But certain parts of this hooked me!
blairlovesbooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laurengiac02's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 stars for this debut!
This novel reminded me of 9 Perfect Strangers ( which I was not a fan of ) but I still read this one through.
Alex, a struggling author who really wants to make it big, gets invited to her favorite author’s writing retreat. It’s deep in the woods, secluded, and in the midst of a snow storm. The staff there are not the friendliest and out of the 5 writers in the retreat, she’s stuck with Wren, her former best friend.
As the days go by, Roza uses different ways to push the girls to complete their novel. Some twists were easy to pick out, some were not.
The end was definitely wrapped up with a little bow.
This novel reminded me of 9 Perfect Strangers ( which I was not a fan of ) but I still read this one through.
Alex, a struggling author who really wants to make it big, gets invited to her favorite author’s writing retreat. It’s deep in the woods, secluded, and in the midst of a snow storm. The staff there are not the friendliest and out of the 5 writers in the retreat, she’s stuck with Wren, her former best friend.
As the days go by, Roza uses different ways to push the girls to complete their novel. Some twists were easy to pick out, some were not.
The end was definitely wrapped up with a little bow.
amyspag's review against another edition
5.0
I can't explain it but it's exact level of wild I needed
haydenreads's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
smilesgiggle's review against another edition
3.0
A group of women in a remote location can only lead to death. Brutal, blood dripping murder.
These characters were very intriguing - our main character, Alex is struggling hard. Massive writer's block. The abrupt ending to years long best friend, Wren, has created so much isolation for Alex. Struggling to redefine herself, find friends.
Enter Roza - infamous, reclusive author with a deep cult following.
I enjoyed this book - looking forward to the next release from this author!
These characters were very intriguing - our main character, Alex is struggling hard. Massive writer's block. The abrupt ending to years long best friend, Wren, has created so much isolation for Alex. Struggling to redefine herself, find friends.
Enter Roza - infamous, reclusive author with a deep cult following.
I enjoyed this book - looking forward to the next release from this author!