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bookishmillennial'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
I buddy read this with my friend @beasleybooks and had so much fun. She predicted everything that eventually unraveled within the last 10% of the book and even though she did, I still thought the reveal landed excellently! I listened to the audiobook, and I think Brittany Pressley may be my new favorite audiobook narrator. I was fully engrossed for the entirety of her narration. If the audiobook is accessible for you, I highly recommend it.
Adrienne Young's writing is lush, captivating, and flows so seamlessly. I was so impressed and this may be my favorite read this month! I thought June's inner monologue was so understandable, and we could viscerally feel her confusion, exhaustion, resignation, and fury. I think June's voice was so clear, and easy to follow along.
I will admit, during the first 25% of this book, I was super lost. I even wrote, 'I fear I'm not smart enough for this book,' because
If you enjoy surrealism, small towns, star-crossed lovers/"I will always find you" vibes from Once Upon A Time, and mysteries, read this!
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, Blood, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual content
lizziaha's review against another edition
3.25
I also felt like this could have read as a historical fiction, but both of the time periods were so indistinct that they could be interchangeable with pretty much any time period.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, and Death of parent
otakatoe3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
peasandpancakes'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
3.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content and Grief
Minor: Vomit
mmccombs's review against another edition
3.0
But for a book that heavily relies on time travel as a central and important plot point, the rules of the time travel were so inconsistent and indecipherable as to be frustrating. I’m a person who easily buys into things and throws logic to the wind if a book asks me to do that, but the book has to earn my buy in first. And truly nothing about this made any sense to me!! The rule of three trips?? So confusing and random!
I also found the fact that June was totally kept in the dark for the majority of this book when everyone around her knew what was up fairly strange. Like they did explain why they didn’t tell her things and that it was purposeful, but mostly this withholding of information just didn’t make sense and I didn’t get their motivations.
And very tiny, but I thought the authors note about the legacy of slavery in the state was very strange considering that topic didn’t come up throughout the book (which I noticed and was wondering if it was a deliberate choice to just… pretend that wasn’t a thing that could impact the plot or setting). Like either mention it or don’t, unclear what the author’s motivations were there.
I could probably keep going with my questions and complaints so I’ll just cut myself off now. Very interesting premise, just way too convoluted and complicated for me to fully immerse myself in. I think lovers of Addie LaRue and Practical Magic would enjoy this book, but I am just overthinking this one into oblivion.
Graphic: Violence and Death of parent
Moderate: Mental illness
stephanieluxton'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
5.0
This is a book about a woman discovering the secrets behind the "curse" that plagues the women of her family and trying to break the cycle. This is a story about family and what's most important in life - and a murder mystery. I found the story started out a little slow but I became so invested in the characters and the unravelling of the mystery.
The ending was incredibly satisfying.
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexism, Sexual content, Death of parent, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
chelseazhao's review against another edition
5.0
I'm so glad that I did! I loved the characters and atmosphere and slight magical nature of it.
While I didn't think anything was surprising or unpredictable, I don't think it was trying to be that. So it was perfect for what it was.
I listened to this on audio, but now I think I need a copy for my personal library.
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Suicide, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Mental illness, Blood, and Dementia
redefiningrachel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicide, and Blood
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
emisbooks's review
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Sexual content, Suicide, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
danip97's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Abandonment