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calicat42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
wickedgrumpy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
kccool12255's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I kept seeing this book recommended EVERYWHERE, so I figured it was about time I actually READ it. And WOW, do I understand why this book has so much hype. It is ABSOLUTELY deserving of it. Though once again, I do wish I knew what I was getting myself into beforehand, as this book does fall in the same genre as "Then She Was Gone" and "I Invited Her In", but I guess that's a consequence of me not doing more research before I jump headfirst into a popular book. That's probably something I'm gonna start doing in the future, just to make sure I can properly prepare myself beforehand.
That being said, let's get into the review! (I'm unusually cheery today, and I'm not exactly sure what's caused it. Just roll with it, that's what I'm doing.)
The mystery aspect of this book was VERY well done. From the very beginning, you're fully immersed and invested in the story, and the characters are all very fleshed-out and well-developed. I really like how the author included POVs from each of the important characters, I feel like it added a lot of depth to the story and opened up a lot of entertaining stuff to read. The only character I wish Lucy Foley had done more with is the Concierge, because even though she has a sad backstory
But that being said...did it have to be THIS juicy?
Let's get to the REAL juice, though. But before that, I do want to address something else I like. I think it's really funny how you can definitely tell that Lucy Foley is a fan of New Girl. Main character Jess feeling attraction to a guy named NIck Miller? Yeah, that was pretty spot-on. THEY EVEN ADDRESS IT IN THE ACTUAL STORY. And apparently, upon further research, some of the plotlines of the book match up with a specific episode of New Girl? But I have nothing to prove that, I'm just taking it from what the Internet says. But like, even THOUGH New Girl is its own thing and has its own Nick and Jess, I STILL WOULD'VE BEEN OKAY if these two had ended up together in THIS book. I feel like there was a genuine SPARK there
But the REAL juice.
That being said, I did really like Mimi's character, and even Camile's, though she doesn't really add anything to the story. She is some nice comic relief, and just provides a nice foil to Mimi's darkness.
Anyways, there's the review. Pretty good book, DEFINITELY an entertaining read, but could've done more.
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Stalking
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Biphobia, Cancer, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infertility, and Car accident
kiwichill's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Outing, and Classism
elisalasater'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Infidelity, Trafficking, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Suicide, and Deportation
kkopacetic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
kimberleysreading'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
wylda_bee's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
shull3464's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
black_cat_iiix'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
2.25
Graphic: Trafficking
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Blood, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Classism, and Deportation
Minor: Confinement, Gun violence, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Stalking, Car accident, and Deportation