Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

The Flight by Julie Clark

22 reviews

abicaro17's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

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

4.25

This kept me on the edge of my seat!! I was hooked from the premise but the story kept me in. I am a tad upset about the ending as I feel like it leaves a lot of loose ends but whatevs. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Cancer, Grief, Physical abuse, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Violence, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Classism, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Alcohol, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, and Death

rhiannaoliviab's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, and Drug use

Minor: Addiction, Death of parent, and Death

micasreads's review against another edition

3.0

Clair Cook is married to Rory Cook, a well-known politician and while the world thinks that their marriage is perfect, little do they know that it is anything but. Knowing that she is going to Detroit, she plans her escape. At the last minute, her plans are changed and her plans are about to be discovered. At the airport, she meets Eva who shares her sob story of wanting to start her life over after her husband's death. Thinking it will be best for both of them, they switch tickets and head to each other's destinations. This move will free both of them from their private hells.

 

There was a lot of hype when this book came out and there were plenty of rave reviews but it wasn't that impressive to me. I found the story a bit slow at times and found myself getting distracted. I think part of the problem is that I've read a few amazing thrillers this year that this had a hard time measuring up. It was an interesting storyline with some good plot twists which made it fun to read. I'm glad to have read it and mark it off my TBR. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment and Addiction

Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Death of parent

3readingcircus's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Car accident, Addiction, and Death of parent

kashcraft's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Drug use

Minor: Addiction

annaofjesup's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gore, Drug use, Physical abuse, War, Drug abuse, Violence, Murder, Cursing, Death of parent, Addiction, Alcohol, Confinement, Grief, and Death

Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Deadnaming, Cancer, and Terminal illness

Plane crash

dev921's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Abandonment, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Death of parent, Death, Addiction, Drug abuse, Chronic illness, and Cancer

krys_kilz's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

This thriller was fine, it just wasn't particularly memorable for me. While the concept was intriguing, the characters weren't as strong as Clark's other thriller The Lies I Tell, which I enjoyed a lot more. The pacing also felt a little off for me, just a bit too slow.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, and Misogyny

Minor: Murder and Fire/Fire injury

brttbwrs's review against another edition

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use, Death of parent, Blood, Addiction, and Abandonment

lauraschroniclife's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes

3.5

3.4 but I’ll round up. I’ll give my review later. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Addiction, Blood, Bullying, Drug abuse, Murder, and Domestic abuse