Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

You Are Not Alone, by Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen

25 reviews

wispwill's review against another edition

mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

The mysterious plot of the book wasn't bad, but the characters and writing are flat as pancakes. The references also feel weirdly out of data, but this book was only written two years ago? Twists were pretty obvious, which isn't a deal breaker because it means they were well set up, but I had zero investment in what was happening because the characters are sooooooo boooooooring. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicide

bibliophileroxy's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Sexual assault, Rape, and Animal cruelty

onemorepagecrew's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

You are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen was a grippy, fast-paced read.  I have been on a thriller streak lately and looking for plotlines that hold a tense atmosphere – this book did the trick.  

 

I would recommend going into this knowing as little as possible.  The story centers on a woman, Shay, who is befriended by two sisters who have the life Shay desires.  They become quick friends and it’s easy for Shay to say “yes” to their advice and help.  When things begin to seem a little off and Shay starts to pay closer attention, the suspense takes off. 

 

I listened on audio and would recommend that format.  The twists were not impossible to see coming, but they weren’t crystal clear either and I had fun trying to piece it all together. 

 

Content warnings: Suicide, Sexual assault, Murder, Stalking, Gaslighting 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Sexual assault, Murder, Stalking, and Gaslighting

jamiejanae_6's review against another edition

mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Toxic friendship, Violence, Rape, Medical content, Blood, Gaslighting, Injury/injury detail, Murder, Sexual assault, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, and Cancer

kimveach's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Drug use, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Injury/injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Toxic friendship

julienicole1106's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Infidelity, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Violence, Bullying, and Emotional abuse

michleea's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Animal death, and Suicide

Moderate: Animal cruelty

Minor: Cancer

trycerabel's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Toxic friendship

el_le's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Suicide, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual assault

rugbygirlreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Sexual assault, and Suicide