The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
what_heather_loves'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? Yes
4.0
A psychological thriller with a number of locked room mysteries (set on an island) that only become apparent as the plot progresses. Chapters, from the perspectives of four of the main characters (all Home Group staff) are interspersed with a Vanity Fair article written after the slowly-revealed, blackmail, dramas and tragedies. The exclusive and luxury club's members are wealthy and influential and increasingly dislikeable celebrities. Chapters are short and many finish with a cliffhanger or dramatic reveal. It's fast-paced and compelling, becomes clear the situation and characters are a powder-keg where despicable people have devastating secrets and others are seeking revenge. By the end there have been deaths and revenges achieved! I throughly enjoyed reading this tense and escapist novel, which I read for this month's #TastingNotesBookClub from @the_book_taster
Graphic: Death of parent and Car accident
Moderate: Violence, Murder, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Addiction and Suicidal thoughts
annelihghh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug use, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Car accident, Classism, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Violence, Toxic relationship, Death, Sexism, Murder, Blood, Bullying, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Dementia and Fire/Fire injury
kimveach'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Murder, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Outing, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
emilyspex's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Bullying, Car accident, Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic friendship, Cursing, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Classism, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Blood, and Grief
Minor: Chronic illness, Dementia, Death of parent, and Cancer
j_squaredd's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Alcohol, Car accident, Death, Murder, Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Pedophilia
adrienne_d's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Drug use, and Pregnancy
Minor: Pedophilia
sophia2203'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
4.0
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Abortion, Alcohol, Car accident, Grief, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Murder, and Violence