Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Little Rumours by Bryony Pearce

3 reviews

katiewhocanread's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Islamophobia, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Sexual harassment

savvyrosereads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-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

Out in the U.S. on June 21, 2022 [Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!]

Rating: 4/5 stars

Three women—Aleema, Kelly, and Naomi—each have their own secrets and losses, all of which collide when Aleema’s daughter Mia suddenly goes missing.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one! I frequently find myself infuriated by characters in thrillers, and while these characters were no exception, I also felt for them and their unique struggles, losses, and motivations. I especially enjoyed the supporting characters, all of whom were well-rounded (and some of whom were surprisingly but refreshingly wholesome!)

I would have loved a few more misdirects in the plot (I love multiple twists!) but I was also generally surprised by the whodunit (and certainly intrigued by the “whydunit” aspect as well), so I can’t really complain. I will absolutely be checking out Pearce’s backlist and whatever she writes next!

Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: missing-person thrillers; thrillers with lovable characters; small-town settings.

CW: Animal cruelty/death; suicide attempt/self-harm; domestic abuse; mentions of sexual assault/rape; mentions of torture/murder; bullying/Islamophobia/homophobia; alcoholism; miscarriage/pregnancy loss.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Violence, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Miscarriage, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol

Minor: Homophobia, Rape, and Death of parent

librariangeorgia's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

3.5

It took me a while to get into this one but I do think I was in a bit of a slump when I started it.

It did take quite a while to get to the action packed detail, over half way through the book. But after that point, I was completely wrapped up in the story.

The reveal at the end completely threw me, I did not expect that at all!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Racism, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Rape and Suicide attempt