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yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.0
"While you can reinvent yourself, you can't outrun yourself. The common denominator in all the terrible things that have happend to you is you. Everywhere you go, there you are."
I loved Jar Of Hearts back when I read it in 2019, and I'm still not sure why it has taken me this long to pick up another of her titles. Especially since I've also had her previous psychological thriller on my TBR since it was published in 2020... Things We Do In The Dark won out in the end; mostly because the premise of this story intrigued me more. And I can definitely understand why it has been receiving so much love now! Things We Do In The Dark has only reconfirmed the fact that I highly enjoy the way Jennifer Hillier writes her stories. I wasn't expecting the two different POVs, because I was already so invested in Paris' story and the death of her rich husband. BUT. I loved what Drew's POV added to the plot, and I always have a weak spot for a podcast angle in a story (although the podcast itself only played a minor role). The building up of the plot is very well done, with the different parts complementing each other and adding more suspense. The dive into the past of main character Paris gets darker and darker as you continue reading, and what might seem to be a fairly simple murder case in the present turns out to be so much more... There are a lot of twists and secrets to unravel, and I really enjoyed how everything was woven together. A little warning: Things We Do In The Dark was a lot darker and twisted than expected, and it features topics including child abuse, pedophilia, suicide and violence. That said, the plot itself was well developed and the writing itself brought everything together. I did guess one of the final big twists, but as a whole Things We Do In The Dark was a very satisfying thriller.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Trafficking, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
blueyogi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Incest, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Infidelity
kschaeffer6'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
4.25
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicide, and Blood
shesreadingagain_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I needed a damn flow chart for this book. I will try another book by this author because I did like the pacing and writing but the content was not ideal.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Dementia, Grief, and Murder
melmertsis's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
angiebradley's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Suicide attempt
sparetimebibliophile's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse and Suicide
edgaranjapoe's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Cancer, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Suicide, Violence, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
ktdakotareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
starsbyname's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Sexual content, and Suicide