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patchthecat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.0
I enjoyed this book, but it really didn't meet my expectations. When I read the back of the book I thought it was intriguing, I mean, it was too obvious that the girl who brought the knife was the killer. So I bought the book out of interest. I felt it was less of a murder mystery and more of a book about relationship drama and family problems. Not to say it still wasn't interesting, it just wasn't wasn't I hoped for. Tho it was entertaining and sometimes kept me reading out of curiosity. I feel like with this book there were so many missed opportunities, but it was a good book nonetheless.
Kassidy being the murderer surprised me. But that was just it. It didn't shock me. Just a small surprise. It was anticlimactic. Her death was sad, and even tho she was the murderer, I felt myself almost tear up over it. Because Izzy lost her best friend, basically sister, because some relationship issues and her mum. I will say I liked the detectives, especially Pilar de Leon. The thing with Izzy's dad really surprised me, and I felt so sorry for Izzy in that moment when she found out all that stuff. Marlowe was interesting, and I found myself enjoying his character. I felt sympathy for him when I learnt about his brother, and I think he's a very sweet lover. Him and Isadora work really well together.
But still, this book was barely a murder mystery, more so a drama about relationships and family problems. I don't think this book was for me, but I think if you like that kind of stuff, you'd enjoy it. The characters were also loveable and diverse. Kassidy made me feel like I was her best friend. She, Marlowe and Izzy have got to be my favourite characters in this. Not my favourite read, but I still enjoyed it.
But still, this book was barely a murder mystery, more so a drama about relationships and family problems. I don't think this book was for me, but I think if you like that kind of stuff, you'd enjoy it. The characters were also loveable and diverse. Kassidy made me feel like I was her best friend. She, Marlowe and Izzy have got to be my favourite characters in this. Not my favourite read, but I still enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide and Violence
Minor: Sexual content
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Very atmospheric, cool time line that shifts back and forth and has lots of points of view, note significant content that may not be suitable for all readers
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual content