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liferhi_inspired's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Pregnancy and Violence
raavi's review against another edition
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Stalking, Gaslighting, Violence, Misogyny, and Kidnapping
astoriareader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
- Mia has been kidnapped. Mia is in her 20s. Sheâs the black sheep in her family. Sheâs a school teacher.
- James and Eve are Miaâs parents. James is a prominent judge, and he cares a lot about image.Â
- Grace is Miaâs sister, and she is the golden child. She followed in her fatherâs footsteps & went to law school.Â
- Gabe is the detective assigned to Miaâs case.
- Colin is the kidnapper, who is working for someone else. At the beginning of book, we learn he kidnaps her to actually help her & goes against the wishes of the person that hired him.
- I had no idea this was Mary Kubicaâs debut novel. Clearly, I have been reading hers in all kinds of order. She has quickly become one of favorite writers in the thriller/suspense genre.Â
- This was set in Chicago, which I loved. Since I used to live in Chicago, it was easy to visualize neighborhoods and cross streets.Â
- I read this in 24 hours, and I couldnât put it down.
- Excellent character development.
- Multiple POVs. Told from perspectives of Eve, Gabe, Colin. In the epilogue, we are also offered Miaâs perspective.
- All the characters are written really well. Thereâs no cheap writing tactics here. The perspectives come from each characterâs world views. Although all the characters are flawed, Kubica deftly makes them understandable.
- Well-plotted & expertly crafted.
- Lots of twists, suspense, & drama. Complex family dynamics as well.
Graphic: Medical trauma, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, and Confinement
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Abortion, Pregnancy, and Stalking
erinreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Abortion, and Death
kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.0
ETA: after thinking on it for a few days, I would be remiss if I didnât mention that this book has some subtle language that is somewhat racist in nature. The comments Iâm referring to made me feel uncomfortable as a white woman, reading a book written by another white woman. Definitely something to think aboutâŚ
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Stalking, Violence, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Blood, Chronic illness, Classism, Confinement, Vomit, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Gun violence
emclean95's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Classism, Death, Domestic abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Violence
karinaalyse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Minor: Abortion and Sexual content
dbinfet22'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Kidnapping and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Violence, Cursing, and Mental illness
Minor: Pregnancy
sophiamoneva's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Abortion, Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Police brutality, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence