Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Impiedosas by Sara Shepard

4 reviews

underscoresyd's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, and Murder

Moderate: Eating disorder and Suicide

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pregnancy

itsmeyseniab's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• 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

2.5

Sara Shepard's M.O. is "let's serve nothing throughout the whole novel and add a random murder/traumatic event at the end every time" and it shows.  I'm also still having issues with the use of harmful, fatphobic language and the use of the r word as an insult/slur was not it. Sara Shepard's view of those in mental health facilities was also not great - perpetuating the stereotype that all those seeking help with their mental health are "crazy" was eye-rolling to say the least. Although the last cliffhanger in "Killer" kept me interested, the big reveal

Jenna being murdered

at the end of this one did nothing for me - I've just... stopped caring? I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm not sure why this series is as long as it is - the novelty of this series has definitely worn off for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking

Moderate: Fatphobia and Infidelity

Minor: Suicide and Murder

fanboyriot's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Read For:

✓ Ghost Hunt

✓ Mental Facility

✓ Nostalgic Vibes

✓ Parents Actually Parenting

✓ Undercover Amish Moment

˗ˏˋ ★ REVIEW ★ ˎˊ˗

While some of the plot is over the top and dramatic, it was still rather entertaining to read.  Though it is almost funny how much bad luck everyone in these books have.  Lots of things happen in this book like Hanna going to a mental facility, Spencer’s parents being nice for a once… at least for a little bit, Emily going undercover and pretending to be Amish, and Aria trying to go on a ghost hunt for Ali.

Spice Level: n/a

Angst Level: n/a

POV: Multiple, Third Person

Release Date: 19, January 2010

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Infidelity

Minor: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Murder, and Gaslighting

regalreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, and Stalking

Moderate: Death, Medical content, and Murder