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ejsimpson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Infidelity, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Rape
Minor: Child abuse and Child death
funfetti7'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
lilifane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Couldn't put the book down most of the time and finished it in 2 days. It's not perfect but I really really enjoyed the read. Absolutely loved the setting. The descriptions of the rough sea/coast, wilderness, small town were so good, it actully felt like being there. (Gosh, I miss travelling so much.) Anahera is an amazing protagonist. Hurt, tough and unapologetically angry. It was so refreshing to read from her point of view. And I really liked the plot. I have a very soft spot for small town mysteries and past secrets. Also, the short chapters, alternating perspectives (between Anahere and Will) and the foreshadowing/cliffhangers at the end of the chapters made it so easy to get through.
The beginning was a little slow but took up pace once Miriama disappeared. I really liked how the tension got more and more intense throughout the book and how you became more and more paranoid towards the end. However, there was a portion in the middle of the book that was a little slow, especially compared to the first half and the last third of the book. Although I liked Will well enough (the way he cared for the town people was endearing), I didn't care much for his past. Didn't care for the romance sub plot that much either, but I guess it was inevitable. And thankfully it didn't distract me from the main plot.
I like that you get to know so many minor characters because I actually enjoyed the small town vibes and all the red herrings. But I just wish there was a little bit more focus on the 6 friends and the past. This was teased so much at the beginning but the bits and pieces you got weren't fully satisfying. And I agree with other reviews that the portrayal of Miriama was a little one sided. Yeah, everyone is in love with her, got it.
I'm not a fan of Romance/Supernatural book but I liked the writing here so much, that I hope Nalini Singh writes some more of these mysteries.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Rape and Sexual content
sabrinz'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? No
2.0
I loved the decription of the landscpaes and Sing's talent of hinting at things without really revealing them. The culture and mentality of this tiny NZ community we got a glimps at was also really nice and new to me. I also liked Will (one of the main characters we follow).
That being said, the main premis of the story and the "crime" part of the thriller (or rather what came along with it) was just not for me. I read the book because in the end I wanted to know who did it, but I was just really annoyed with grown men lusting after a 19-year old.
I undertand that it is all part of the story and that (most) of the man did not act on their infatuation, but it's just something I don't really have to read if I don't want to.
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Miscarriage and Rape
drlampshade's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Miscarriage and Rape