littlespookycute's review against another edition
4.0
So I absolutely loved this book until the twist at end. I was really rooting for her and felt so bad for everything that was happening to her. So I liked most of the book!
kittykolektor's review
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
As usual Jackson creates a dark disturbing and ultimately tragic storyline. Mary Beth has been released from “baby jail” to a half way house for teens after being convicted of “allegedly” murdering an infant. With a frightful back story, dangerous roommates, and a mother no child deserves, Jackson builds a tragic tale around the death of Alyssa and life of Mary.
I often struggle with the unreliable narrator, but I devoured this book desperate to know the full story, gasping with every reveal.
I often struggle with the unreliable narrator, but I devoured this book desperate to know the full story, gasping with every reveal.
aleenasbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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? No
4.0
prolinn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
frombookstoreaders3's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
caidyn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
Holy shit, this was fantastic. I didn't realise that this was her first book because it doesn't read like one. It's polished and great. Jackson is just an amazing author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Pregnancy, Confinement, and Mental illness
bookandateacup's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
4.25