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franksreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
leahrenz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I think the switching of POVs worked really well - I didn't get confused between the characters, and I felt that Foley always picked the most interesting person for that particular scene so you always had the 'juiciest' pov, if that makes sense.
I also loved the concept of a murder at a wedding because it allows for all those strange familial and friend dynamics to mix together, and allows for a dramatic setting and clothes. If it hasn't been adapted already, I think it's make a great film or mini series.
The ending was a little convenient but I didn't mind it and thought it was well plotted and very well written throughout!
It's not a 5 star for me because I am unlikely to reread it, now that I know the whole mystery... And the ending was just slightly abrupt... But it was definitely solidly entertaining - a well written page-turner!
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Self harm, Violence, and Murder
mirandalikesbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
The private-school friends were unbearable. Their bro behavior was appropriate for the characters, but I still didn't like them. There was a lot of casual sexual harassment and misogyny which isn't my favorite theme for a book.
All together, this book kept me coming. I flew through the last 100 pages.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Abortion
Minor: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Classism
rnbhargava's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
This book involves a character that preys upon late teens/early 20 somethings aged females that are just barely not minors anymore, SA and suicidal ideation resulting from this character’s actions so be aware of that.poirot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Death of parent
jayden_chancery's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Self harm, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Abortion, and Murder
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Gore, Infidelity, Racism, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
jessuly's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Infidelity, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Abortion, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cursing and Vomit
krandelzhofer's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Violence
breeann's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Abortion, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
cyndi1966's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Drug use, and Blood