The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
ktrecs's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Terminal illness, Self harm, Mental illness, Medical content, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, Death, Chronic illness, and Cancer
Moderate: Body shaming, Blood, Fatphobia, Car accident, Gun violence, and Trafficking
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicide, and Bullying
apuckingbibliophile's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.75
Wowie!! I was super excited to dive into this one, but little did I know how much it would exceed my expectations!Â
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You have Emma- orphaned as a young teen after witnessing her parents’ death and made something of herself by becoming a doctor and having a wonderful family. Her young son is diagnosed with a rare cancer and as a mother she’s set to do anything she can to save him. And that means using her position as a doctor to help illegally sell drugs so she can have enough money for her son’s treatments. Then there’s Emma’s husband, Nate- a police detective looking to support his son and family by earning a promotion from solving a case dealing with the growing opioid crisis in their Seattle suburb. Of course, this basically means Nate is trying to crack the drug ring Emma has just became a part of it. Crazy, right? Oh, I also teared up at the end which does NOT happen a lot to me reading thrillers.Â
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How this book tackled the opioid crisis was also very intriguing because it made me seriously think about our system when it comes to those in chronic pain and the accessibility (or lack of) to the drugs to relieve that pain and help them live a comfortable life. The conversation on ethics and what is morally right and wrong also stood out to me. The book makes you question the lengths you would go to save your family, even if that meant doing incomprehensible actions. There’s even one saying that was brought up a few times towards the end that stuck with me: Do the means justify the end?Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Cancer, Car accident, Chronic illness, Medical trauma, Medical content, and Grief
Minor: Gun violence
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