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emd14223's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I liked this and will continue the series, but this one was much harder to follow and less enjoyable than the first. I really like Gretchen as a main character.
filemanager's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the first Gretchen White book "A Familiar Sight" (which I read last year), so I was so excited for this one! I'm not sure why but Gretchen's character seemed more... "wild" this time around? In the first book she seemed much more refined and professional, where in this one she was a bit more unrestrained. The peeks into 8-year-old Gretchen's personality were awesome! I found the whole murder mystery aspect of the plot pretty complicated and a little hard to follow, I kept having to remind myself of things, but that's probably just me. At 90% it was just twist after twist and I couldn't put this book down! I can't wait for #3 next year!
littletaiko's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
4.0
petrazakova's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
amiller1106's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ids100's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.25
cassie_jean's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
beccabanreads's review
5.0
In this second book of the Dr. Gretchen White trilogy we finally get to look into Gretchen's childhood and upbringing and what made her the way that she is. As Gretchen and Lauren unravel Gretchens past they are met with a roadblock known as dect. Shaughnessy. He has been watching Gretchen's every move since she was eight years old because he is convinced that she got away with murdering her aunt Rowan in cold blood- I mean she was caught standing over her aunts dead body with the bloody knife in her hand, but that's all semantics, right? I mean Lauren believes her and is Lauren ever wrong? As they dive deeper into the White family history, a decades old case comes up and it makes them really think if Gretchen really did kill her aunt in the exact way they've been saying for years, and if it's true can Gretchen live with that?
As soon as I finished book one I quickly downloaded book two with high hopes for this book and I was NOT disappointed. The story is continued so flawlessly that it could have gotten five stars for that alone, but Brianna brought so much more depth to the characters (that I didn't think was possible) that she blew me away. As you read the story you get to jump from past to present and you get to learn all of the reasons Gretchen became the way that she is. Just as you think you have everything figured out here comes a twist you wouldn't have thought of. The biggest revelation of the book is still rattling around in my head because it got me that good. Usually when characters span for multiple books I get let down at least a little by subsequent books, but these do not disappoint and get better book by book. I recommend this to everyone!
As soon as I finished book one I quickly downloaded book two with high hopes for this book and I was NOT disappointed. The story is continued so flawlessly that it could have gotten five stars for that alone, but Brianna brought so much more depth to the characters (that I didn't think was possible) that she blew me away. As you read the story you get to jump from past to present and you get to learn all of the reasons Gretchen became the way that she is. Just as you think you have everything figured out here comes a twist you wouldn't have thought of. The biggest revelation of the book is still rattling around in my head because it got me that good. Usually when characters span for multiple books I get let down at least a little by subsequent books, but these do not disappoint and get better book by book. I recommend this to everyone!
daisy222de's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-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
4.5
lost_goddess's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
5.0
Another incredible story from Labuskes. I am diving right into book 3.