amandaquotidianbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-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
4.25
This was intensely readable even though it talks deeply about child sexual assault. Thera’s POV helps put the reader at a distance from the most triggering parts of the text. The ending wasn’t wholly satisfying, but it was realistic. I definitely trust Tarttelin to write about sensitive topics and look forward to reading more of her work.
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Rape
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Murder
the_escapist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Minor: Blood, Gore, Gaslighting, Drug abuse, Confinement, and Car accident
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