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maddamn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Abandonment, Colonisation, and War
kelseymcg20's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Gaslighting, and Colonisation
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and War
unusualsnowunicorn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Sexual assault and Trafficking
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Mental illness, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, and War
raineedayreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
awebofstories's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
In the first novel, Murder on the Red River, I loved Rendon's character of Cash Blackbear and the descriptions of Cash's life and challenges, but I felt the mystery element fell very short. In this book, we still get more of Cash's complex life; this time, much time is spent on the after-effects of trauma, and the mystery element is better. It's not great, but it's better.
Unlike in the first book, I was more invested in the mystery. Instead of a murder to be solved, Cash is asked to help find out what happened to a missing girl in one of her classes. Cash does some detective work, but more time is spent on her prophetic dreams. Ultimately, though, Cash doesn't exactly "solve" the case.
We also are introduced to Cash's brother, Mo. I wish we had gotten to know him better, but I wasn't completely sure what his importance was in this story. However, Mo's presence seemed to minimize Sheriff Wheaton's role. I wish we had more of Wheaton, as his relationship with Cash was a highlight of the first book.
While this book was an improvement from the first book, it still wasn't quite what I wanted. However, there is still much here to be admired, and the improvement in the series makes me hopeful for the next book.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual violence, and Kidnapping
carolynkwolff's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual violence, Trafficking, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use and Rape
avisreadsandreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Racism, Trafficking, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, and War
stelepami's review against another edition
Graphic: Alcoholism, Racism, Trafficking, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: War