gabymulberry's review against another edition
3.5
The writing was simple and the books pace swung from way too fast to way too slow, but the narrator was compelling throughout. And the end leaves me questioning everything i had read since the start.
beverlie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
marta_reads's review against another edition
4.0
I have to come back later to gather my thoughts on this because all I can say right now is WTF!
mckellstar's review against another edition
4.0
Wowwww what an ending!!
This book was so easy to read. I found myself not wanting to put it down, always trying to figure out Mary’s story and the case against her. And I didn’t get much right, let me tell you!
This book was so easy to read. I found myself not wanting to put it down, always trying to figure out Mary’s story and the case against her. And I didn’t get much right, let me tell you!
littlespookycute's review against another edition
4.0
So I absolutely loved this book until the twist at end. I was really rooting for her and felt so bad for everything that was happening to her. So I liked most of the book!
kittykolektor's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
slow-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? Yes
4.5
As usual Jackson creates a dark disturbing and ultimately tragic storyline. Mary Beth has been released from “baby jail” to a half way house for teens after being convicted of “allegedly” murdering an infant. With a frightful back story, dangerous roommates, and a mother no child deserves, Jackson builds a tragic tale around the death of Alyssa and life of Mary.
I often struggle with the unreliable narrator, but I devoured this book desperate to know the full story, gasping with every reveal.
I often struggle with the unreliable narrator, but I devoured this book desperate to know the full story, gasping with every reveal.
lunar_love_books's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
aleenasbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0