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burnourhistory'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood and War
bugaleeboo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Suicide attempt, and Murder
elizabethise's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Suicide attempt
heyk8burns's review
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
rachels_lit_reviews's review
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
zspettif's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide attempt
readingwithmygoldens's review
- 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
4.75
Without really going over the plot, I think what this book does best is take a lot of contemporary struggles (opioid use/addiction, PTSD) well, without being preachy or beating the issue to death. Things were presented like we were all intelligent adults and we weren't talked down to. Even if I agree with an author on a particular issue, sometimes I think the plot can get a little lost in pursuing the urge to educate or change minds on a particular issue (even if I agree), so I was really glad that this book didn't get bogged down in that. You were able to see the impacts on each character and how that reverberated throughout their life. (I realize I just went on a mini soapbox myself just now!)
The mystery was a good one and even though I kind of figured out the outcome towards the end, it didn't take away from my enjoyment what so ever. In fact, this book really shined because of the characters. They were interesting, complex and sort of random! A local police chief, her son (who used to be an Special Agent with the US Fish & Wildlife service who is now part of his mother's dept) and an FBI agent who comes to assist them.
I think this would be a great start to a series and it should also be optioned. This would be an excellent adaptation. I am very excited to see what Amy Pease writes next and it will absolutely be at the top of my list. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Thank you to Netgalley, Atria Books & the author for a gifted e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
Review Date: 01/09/2024
Publication Date: 01/09/2024
Moderate: Addiction and Murder
Minor: Suicide attempt
melindapeterson's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Alcohol
madisonmila's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: War
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria, War, and Injury/Injury detail