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challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Okay, I am going with 3 stars for this one. Why? Here are my issues:
-I really struggle with Emily and how... Possessive she is of Katie? I don't know that that's a super accurate word choice, but I'm sticking with it.
-How she said she's "a little uncomfortable having a gay couple as tenants" because of her faith, after she's sort of befriended one and even used his and his partner's expertise in antique furniture collecting to redecorate her newly acquired mansion? But, like, they shouldn't let themselves be treated poorly by other people, and she's sad others of faith don't let people just be because Jesus loves all. Like, this isn't the acceptance you think it is.
-How she went out of her way to possibly lie about someone's possible and potentially important motive for murder -to the love of her life?
-Poor Katie. No, really.
Anyway, overall, still an easy and fairly light read, though I will say this one definitely has some more heavy topics. I may continue the series. I wanted this to be so much better. It is upsetting, really. Idk. If I need a filler, maybe I'll try the third one. Just not soon.
-I really struggle with Emily and how... Possessive she is of Katie? I don't know that that's a super accurate word choice, but I'm sticking with it.
-How she said she's "a little uncomfortable having a gay couple as tenants" because of her faith, after she's sort of befriended one and even used his and his partner's expertise in antique furniture collecting to redecorate her newly acquired mansion? But, like, they shouldn't let themselves be treated poorly by other people, and she's sad others of faith don't let people just be because Jesus loves all. Like, this isn't the acceptance you think it is.
-How she went out of her way to possibly lie about someone's possible and potentially important motive for murder -to the love of her life?
-Poor Katie. No, really.
Anyway, overall, still an easy and fairly light read, though I will say this one definitely has some more heavy topics. I may continue the series. I wanted this to be so much better. It is upsetting, really. Idk. If I need a filler, maybe I'll try the third one. Just not soon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Religious bigotry, and Stalking
Minor: Child death, Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Stalking
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