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doahdancer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
That said, I loved the premise and read this on the heels of Homestead which was perfect and had the kind of development I wanted for this story.
I plan to pick up the next. Despite not getting what I wanted, this was a short, dramatic, and thrilling read and I like Kent's writing voice.
Graphic: Confinement, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Murder, and Sexual harassment
satellitemine'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? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
hilary89's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Confinement, Misogyny, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
faith99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual content, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Gun violence and Sexism
lotte5322's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape and Vomit
ac02's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual assault
emfass's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
On the podcast, Jenny mentioned that this book is a great example of tight writing, where there is no extraneous plot info, you get just enough to understand what's going on but then the focus remains tightly on the characters. I guess I can see what she meant, but also I felt the writing was almost...too economical? Like I actually wanted to spend a little more time fleshing out Cain and Riana's relationship. Also I found their dialogue kind of boring, and occasionally inane, and overall I don't think it did much to further their relationship or circumstances.
The premise and plot were indeed bonkers, but my feelings about this book can be summed up as "it was fine" and I think I won't remember much about it in a few weeks time (it's been four days since I finished it and already I'm hazy on most of it).
Graphic: Confinement, Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death, Sexual violence, and Blood
Minor: Vomit
Many graphic threats of sexual violence; attempted rape; groping