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fejreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Homophobia
sakisreads's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.5
What an incredibly harrowing concept. I wish I could thank Yomi Adegoke personally for writing this 😳
It keeps you guessing until the very end too. There was nary a moment where I was not hooked 🗣️
Highly recommend this one for an anxiety-inducing book! 4.5 out of 5 stars for me, thank you ✨ Content warnings below!
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
lou_mac's review against another edition
3.75
You can tell the writer is a journalist by trade, there's parts of the book which feel a bit repetitive as if the author isn't used to writing long form but it is also broadly well written and compelling. I've been in a reading slump and finished this in a day so thank you Adegoke!
I found the story really compelling, who do you believe when allegations come to light?
All the characters were flawed - which again I loved. This wasn't a case of one person being perfect and the other being awful, we're all flawed (albeit to different degrees).
On the whole, I'd recommend this as a summer read.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault
lucymoosie'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
cellio21'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Infidelity
greads2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
aseel_reads'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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Bullying, Hate crime, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Stalking, and Gaslighting
sopheleanor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
lilinn_aion'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? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Stalking
sarahjanecw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent