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ashleyelizabeth's review
5.0
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Murder, and Classism
kbio's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicide, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual content, and Blood
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Injury/Injury detail
rochelleisreading's review
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and War
bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
4.0
“You can't imagine how hard it is to come home from hell and be expected to pick up the threads of a life. Apply for jobs, go to a factory, punch in, punch out. Put your lunch in a bag and get on the omnibus every day. Like nothing happened. Nothing.”
➽ This is one of Simone St. James' older titles, but I still enjoyed it a lot! It's set in the 1920s after the first world war and follows Sarah Piper, who's a temporary agent that takes on any odd jobs that come her way. When she gets offered the chance to become the secretary of infamous ghost hunter Alistair Gellis, she's not sure what she's getting herself into. Piper has been leading a solitary life, so against all common sense, she agrees and travels with him to investigate the haunting of a young servant called Maddy Clare. They're joined by Alistair's long time friend and assistant Matthew Ryder, who immediately catches Sarah's eye despite his gruff demeanor. He's been deeply scarred by the way and still fights with his demons. This book was so haunting and emotional! Sarah gets closer to Maddy's ghost, as she hates all men and sees the pain that has been inflicted on her. Tensions are rising as it's likely that whoever hurt her still lives in the small town unseen and might not want their secret to come out!
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexism, Suicide, and Forced institutionalization
gondorgirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
theimposter's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and War