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dreambornnicole's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
At first this book felt like something I would find on Wattpad. Especially the writing style. However after the first few chapters I found myself not being able to put this book down! The twist at the end is fantastic and I wish there had been just a little more after the epilogue! Ended on such a cliffhanger!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, and Murder
stewartj0421's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really enjoyed the plot of the story, and this is what kept me going to the end. I wasn’t a fan of the way many of the characters were written, and I often felt that they had strange reactions to things. For example, I think Daisy is a terrible friend to Alice throughout the book, despite them supposedly being lifelong friends.
There are also many loose threads that either don’t get wrapped up, or get explained away right at the end rather than the audience actually getting to “see” the resolution. Alice’s familiar issues are a prime example of the author telling rather than showing.
I didn’t predict the ending at all, which was wonderful. I ultimately do not regret reading the book, but I wish many things about it were different so that it could have been a more enjoyable read.
There are also many loose threads that either don’t get wrapped up, or get explained away right at the end rather than the audience actually getting to “see” the resolution. Alice’s familiar issues are a prime example of the author telling rather than showing.
I didn’t predict the ending at all, which was wonderful. I ultimately do not regret reading the book, but I wish many things about it were different so that it could have been a more enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Stalking
heartofhorrors's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
thecatsmum's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Alice is set to marry Seth, but when the wedding day comes, a stranger is standing at the altar. The story goes on from there, alternating between flashing back to the events leading up to the wedding and then following its aftermath. If you've ever been gaslit, it successfully captures some of the emotions and stages of questioning your own sanity, especially if your abuser involves more people in the torment.
However, this is one of those thrillers that is lessened by the need for twists. It made it necessary to make it seem like Alice had few true supports and some of the red herring antagonists were very over the top stereotypes. That said, I never felt like DNFing this book despite everything about the conclusion straining credulity.
However, this is one of those thrillers that is lessened by the need for twists. It made it necessary to make it seem like Alice had few true supports and some of the red herring antagonists were very over the top stereotypes. That said, I never felt like DNFing this book despite everything about the conclusion straining credulity.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
sguillotte34's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I could not stop reading because even though I felt like I knew how it was gonna end it kept me on my toes and I definitely did not expect the end!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
cassiereadsbooks_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Blood, and Gaslighting
Minor: Murder
abbieglenn's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.75
oh my gosh, this book was too good! I started this book by listening to it as an audiobook yesterday and could not stop listening. The question of trying to figure out what happened keeps you engaged the whole time. I really enjoyed that it went back and forth from past to present. I also really did not suspect some of the plot twists that come in and how just went I thought one thing another twist happened. It was great, I’m only not giving this 5 because I want to reread it by fully reading it not just partially audio and partially reading. Would definitely recommend if you want an addicting, psychological thriller!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Blood, Stalking, and Gaslighting