Take a photo of a barcode or cover
storysorcery's review against another edition
What I did read, I'll give a 3.5 rating. Hillier's writing isn't bad, it's just not for me. I'm still intending on trying another book of hers (AFTER I read triggers). But Geo is just not likeable AT ALL; I need to actually like a main character to feel any sort of emotion other than annoyance and dislike for them. Angela wasn't all that likeable, and Kaiser was so basic. It was depressing.
The storyline itself is great. For the right person, the execution could be fabulous. It was, unfortunately, not for me.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Murder
pinkdynamite22's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Cancer, Child death, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
bentonpruitt'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? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
This book has ALL of the thriller content warnings plus some.mnaughton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
karinreadsalot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Vomit, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Car accident, and Abortion
sberry225's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
That said, I’d caution readers: this book comes with a host of trigger warnings—it’s intense and not for the faint of heart.
I listened to the audiobook, and the narrator did a fantastic job bringing the characters and the suspense to life, enhancing the experience. If you’re a fan of dark, edgy thrillers and can handle the content, this one is a must-read (or listen)!
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
caitlinw44's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child death, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Abortion
meganm1587's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Cancer and Terminal illness
Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Infertility, Car accident, Abortion, and Alcohol
jeannette_r'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
Minor: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Abandonment
astoriareader's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
- Georgina (Geo), Angela, & Kaiser are best friends in high school. When Geo starts dating an older guy named Calvin, the dynamics in the group change. One day, Angela disappears.
- After fourteen years, Geo is a successful executive at a pharmaceutical company & engaged to a rich dude. When Angela’s body is found, Geo is arrested on murder charges by Kaiser, who is now a detective.
- Geo ends up doing time in prison, and more murders start happening.
- What happened in the past & how is it connected to the present?
- Multiple POVs - Geo & Kaiser.
- Set in Seattle area.
- Different timelines - alternating between what happened in past versus present.
- Third Hillier book I’ve read, and she’s quickly become one of my favorite authors of the genre.
- Intense & hard to put down.
- Complex characters.
- Tough topics covered in book. Check trigger warnings.
- Well written. Easy to read & hard to put down.
Graphic: Body shaming, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol