Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The Perfect Guests by Emma Rous

2 reviews

aklovekorn's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Confinement, Gaslighting, Grief, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Pregnancy, Rape, Stalking, and Car accident

lizzie24601's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

A really interesting premise that hooks you from the beginning... but as the mystery starts to be revealed halfway through the book, the actual secret is pretty boring. The main antagonists are revealed to be very one-dimensional, and there's no nuance to their reasoning, which makes the resolution anti-climactic. The characters who are interesting and well-rounded as children grow up to be flat as adults. 2.5 stars mostly for the exciting first half.

And honestly, I'm ending this book most frustrated by wondering

why was Nazleen at the dinner?? Every other guest was connected to Nina/Beth in some way. Why was Nazleen's connection never explained? Who is she? It bothers me to no end that this entire group of characters were all related to the main story EXCEPT her. God.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Child death

Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Stalking, and Pregnancy