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styxx's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- 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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
kassidyreads's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism and Death
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, and Racism
sophieink's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
“To show him how little reason there was to smile. To make him tremble and withdraw from her the way he should—if only he knew.”
This was an interesting read and told in quite a unique perspective as we kind of get to meet the ‘villains’ first then follow our main character as the ‘villains’ interact with her throughout her life. It has more of a slow, sensual build up and you are never really sure what it going to happen.
The writing was very effortless and easily built up these atmosphere and suspense. I think the ending was interesting and I’m obviously not going to spoil it, but it did take more of a different route with the characters.
Whilst I do think more could have happened in the book, it was good for a read with a creepy atmosphere that was quite different to the typical approach making it a good read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Death