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merlesstorys's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The book was good, and I liked Dee, Burke and Sarah.
The plot was well-constructed and it definitely delivered on the premise. I liked the inclusion of transcripts of the podcast episodes, and also the subplot of Nia and Vanessa.
In general though did I hope for a better ending, or that it would’ve been better explained what had happened. For example, I would’ve loved to hear more thoroughly what happened to both missing girls in the end.
Also, I would’ve loved for a happy ending for the Chevy we never got.
The plot was well-constructed and it definitely delivered on the premise. I liked the inclusion of transcripts of the podcast episodes, and also the subplot of Nia and Vanessa.
In general though did I hope for a better ending, or that it would’ve been better explained what had happened. For example, I would’ve loved to hear more thoroughly what happened to both missing girls in the end.
Also, I would’ve loved for a happy ending for the Chevy we never got.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Medical trauma
Minor: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol
emily_mh's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.75
This was SO ENTERTAINING. I read about an hour of it last night and then finished it off in pretty much one sitting this afternoon. There were multiple mysteries that needed to be solved which kept the plot moving super quickly; the cold case mystery was, of course, my favourite. The atmosphere was so good, and I cannot describe to you how incredible the climax and resolution was - this is DEFINITELY a thriller, I was so stressed out. I docked a quarter star because while I loved the sapphic rep, and Dee and Sarah as girlfriends, their flirtatious stage was just nonexistent and then they launched into a committed relationship, so that was a bit jarring. Also, Burke was a dick and didn't deserve Dee .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Stalking, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Child abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Suicide, Blood, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
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