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epeolatri's review against another edition
1.5
It was so boring though. Most of the book was the narrator talking about sweat mixed in with retellings of her traumatic past. The main character did absolutely no “sleuthing” either.
The .5 is for the last chapter alone, in which we learn the motive and the arsonist, neither of which I guessed. I just wish it didn’t feel so rushed.
Also, I really need authors to start researching disabilities before writing about them. There’s a scene where a diabetic is given insulin for hypoglycemia, which would have probably killed him in real life. Please don’t ever do that.
Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Police brutality, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Animal death
erinoco's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Incest, Mental illness, Police brutality, and Abandonment
brigettes's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit, Grief, and Religious bigotry
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Confinement, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Car accident, and Sexual harassment
Please avoid if fire freaks you out!littlelili1320's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thankfully, more of her ideas about God come forth & it's far more believable. The book also picked up pace. I did guess the cuplrit but that's fine. An animal does die, which seemed unecessarry. I did overall enjoy the book. I look forward to reading the next one. If she does decide to take her vows & she doesn't secretly act on her sexuality I might get pissed lol. I really don't think it would be believable.
Graphic: Animal death, Homophobia, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Incest, Infidelity, and Rape
Minor: Cancer, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail