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aahrobot's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
"My mother has the diabetes." - If you listen to the audiobook, this is said in such a monotone voice, and I could not stop laughing.
"She's stacked!" - This was in reference to a pregnant woman's breast, said by another woman.
"Why would she dye her hair black?!" - Girl, you're kidding me, right? Why do you care? Let people dye their hair!
Secondly, there was a small continuity error. In one chapter, the husband whistles because he's happy or whatever. A few chapters later, he is whistling again and the FMC is all, "My husband NEVER whistles!!" Like, come on. Anyway, this was mostly enjoyable. I always listen to these when I'm at work and I caught myself walking around going, 'No way!' to some of the twists. I even was cheering for the main character - I don't think I have ever actually liked any of the main characters in Freida's books (so far).
I am still not a fan of the whole, 'I am so average, but my husband is so HOT AND IRRESITIBLE!' trope that every single book seems to have. Can we just let woman be stunning without the constant downplay either on themselves or hating other women for how they look? Crazy behavior.
I will say, I am super grateful for one thing in this book:
As per usual, I thought I had the twist figured out, and I wasn't totally wrong, but I wasn't totally right either. Again, I found myself shocked by some of the twists and reveals which was nice; I feel like I haven't been surprised in a while. This book was good and I finished it in just a matter of days. I would put it in my top 5 favorite Freida books for now. I still have about 9-10 more to read! On to the next one!
Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, Violence, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit
abanana101's review
- 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
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
kitten_nuisance's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Heavy caution for anyone in the adoption trifecta, TTC, or with heavily stigmatized mental health conditions.
Graphic: Infertility, Mental illness, Stalking, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Suicide and Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage
alis143's review
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
vk124's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Graphic: Infertility, Violence, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Miscarriage
Minor: Blood, Suicide attempt, and Murder
tierraskye's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Self harm, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
chickelope's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol
Minor: Gun violence, Miscarriage, Blood, and Medical content
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Confinement, Drug use, Miscarriage, and Blood
rsagarin's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Infertility, Mental illness, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
sam_emerson6's review
- 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
3.0
Minor: Bullying, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship