jayfr's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely impossible to put down. I devoured this.
Gripping, beautifully written and very uncomfortable, this was exactly what I needed to read.
Tina Baker's debut novel is powerful and thought-provoking.
I loved everything about this book, especially the unlikeable protagonists.
Can't wait to read any future works by this author.
Gripping, beautifully written and very uncomfortable, this was exactly what I needed to read.
Tina Baker's debut novel is powerful and thought-provoking.
I loved everything about this book, especially the unlikeable protagonists.
Can't wait to read any future works by this author.
nixbix_reads's review
5.0
This was such a dark & twisty read, and so very hard to put down. The story opens with Mummy abducting Kim's daughter Tonya, and the chapters mostly alternate between the villain & the vilified. We see how the madness of the situation affects both of them. I loved the short chapters from Tonya, which added to the suspense. I really enjoyed this & can't wait to read more by Tina Baker
Thanks to Viper & NetGalley for the DRC in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to Viper & NetGalley for the DRC in exchange for an honest review.
irv_in_the_books's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
yy71's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
daisypriest's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
goth_hearted's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Child abuse, Torture, Sexual assault, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Drug abuse, Miscarriage, Addiction, Murder, Infertility, and Alcoholism
mrswhiscombe's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Such a dark book about child abduction and abuse. I really started to feel for Kim and hated the backlash she was getting of the media and other people around her. Tonya’s small parts ok the book nearly made me cry, short but really got you to understand how she was feeling, the hate and the hunger and the pain. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but one of the best books I’ve read in 2023 so far!
sarah_86's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
bethhreads's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Infertility, and Sexual assault
estherb's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0