misaki91's review against another edition
5.0
Was a bit skeptical starting reading this book but I was pulled into it with such a lovely force. I don't know if many people will love the harsh way a girl is befriended with loneliness, but you will keep wondering how can they still keep coming at her. She will stare at many backs from those that detested her but she will keep going proving them wrong. The last pages will be carried with you forever.
imsimplymaria's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kayalbs11's review against another edition
5.0
By far one of the best books I have read. My heart went out to Kya throughout the whole book and I was rooting for her through and through. The book was heartwarming and heart wrenching all at the same time. The ending was perfect and I could not think of a better way to end this book. Murder mystery, romance, biology, homelessness, identity, this book has a little bit of everything. Absolutely stunning.
themaggiemch's review against another edition
Cringe and uncomfortable underage sex scenes. I loved the descriptions of the marsh, but overall this one wasn't for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
francesfam's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
rmarsonsmith's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
eleanorjane_17's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jfink19's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
zams's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Such an atmospheric and beautiful read, I absolutely loved the descriptions of the scenery and what they meant for Kya.
Kya's story definitly had me in my feelings and the murder had me guessing who did it in-between, but I felt like the main focus was on her life and how the surroundings played such a huge role in it.
All in all a great scenic story, an atmospheric read with the tension of a murder mystery woven in.
Allthough the ending wasn't really surprising to me, I still think it was fitting.
Kya's story definitly had me in my feelings and the murder had me guessing who did it in-between, but I felt like the main focus was on her life and how the surroundings played such a huge role in it.
All in all a great scenic story, an atmospheric read with the tension of a murder mystery woven in.
Allthough the ending wasn't really surprising to me, I still think it was fitting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Minor: War, Sexual content, Infertility, Terminal illness, and Infidelity
maaikeloopt's review against another edition
Couldn't be bothered by the story. None of the emotions Kya went through touched me. Also it felt quite sexist and maybe racist? Anyway, the other negative reviews explain it better.