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syazahaniss's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I finished this book but until now I have no idea what the point of the story is.
This book had a lot of potential but the execution was so bad. How was I still waiting for something to happen at 90%??? I genuinely didn’t know what was going on the entire time.
Natalie was so annoying making her putting her siblings in prison all those years ago her entire personality. And speaking of, I personally feel that their reason for ending up in jail wasn’t that substantial? But then again I’ve never been to jail so.
The conflicts were so lame and trivial too. I think they would have added more value and substance to the story if the author had expanded on them a bit more. On top of that, the conflict resolution aspect was altogether too convenient – there was barely any effort on Natalie’s part and everything seemed to unrealistically fall from the sky for her.
Some of the details of the story were repeated a few times too (for example Ashier with the gala, Dr Berkhower with the degree require for the illustration job), which made me think that the author forgot what she had and had not mentioned.
Overall a disappointment.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse and Gaslighting
Minor: Infidelity, Physical abuse, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, and Death of parent
bean_7088's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I liked this more than I thought I would.
People reconnecting and growing is a great trope.
I loved the relationship between Natalie and her nephew. It was very sweet.
There were a few annoying bits, the microscope miscommunication was annoying and I'm glad it didn't last too long.
Paul sucks. Allan extra sucks.
I did like the exploration of complicated family relationships.
People reconnecting and growing is a great trope.
I loved the relationship between Natalie and her nephew. It was very sweet.
There were a few annoying bits, the microscope miscommunication was annoying and I'm glad it didn't last too long.
Paul sucks. Allan extra sucks.
I did like the exploration of complicated family relationships.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Vomit, and Medical content
Moderate: Death of parent
Book circles around the death of a parent and a past night of drug use leading to a death. 1 violent domestic abuse scene near the end of the book. Everyone is ok in the end. Oh, and the main character likes to sketch dead animals.sassygal21's review against another edition
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Medical content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse