clarethajoanne's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Violence, and Stalking
Minor: Murder, Death, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Rape, Car accident, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
kaylin830's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Torture, Blood, Murder, Body horror, Rape, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Gore, Kidnapping, Grief, and Sexual content
amberv92's review
- 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? It's complicated
2.25
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Body horror, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Blood, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Violence, Gore, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Stalking
agameofbooksblog's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Perkins excels at creating a chilling and foreboding atmosphere, making the woods a character in its own right. The setting is beautifully described, evoking a sense of unease and making the reader feel like they are right alongside the characters, navigating the eerie and treacherous forest. The main characters, Abby and Gretchen, are relatable and well-developed, drawing readers into their personal struggles and fears. The alternating perspectives provide insight into their thoughts and motivations, adding depth to their experiences and heightening the tension as the mystery unravels.
The plot is intricately woven, with twists and turns that kept me guessing until the final pages. Perkins skillfully builds suspense, balancing moments of quiet unease with pulse-pounding action. The story explores themes of friendship, trauma, and survival, all while keeping readers on the edge of their seats. "The Woods Are Always Watching" is a thrilling and satisfying read that will appeal to fans of both mystery and psychological suspense. Perkins' venture into this genre proves her storytelling versatility and solidifies her as a talented author capable of delivering captivating narratives across different genres.
Graphic: Cursing, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Gore, Blood, Body horror, Death, Murder, Violence, and Misogyny
Moderate: Death of parent, Stalking, Sexual assault, and Car accident
Minor: Vomit
pageafter_paige's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Alcohol, Kidnapping, and Murder
tomato_soop's review
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Torture, Murder, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Body horror, Gore, and Death of parent
Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, and Kidnapping
Minor: Addiction, Car accident, Alcoholism, Vomit, Child abuse, and Animal death
wirewrappedlily's review
- 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? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Gore, Violence, Kidnapping, Body horror, Abandonment, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent, Mental illness, Grief, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
directorpurry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Vomit, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual violence, Body horror, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Classism, Death, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, Torture, and Excrement
Moderate: Animal death and Drug abuse
Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol
mariep97's review against another edition
2.5
Graphic: Gore and Kidnapping
Moderate: Murder and Body horror
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
rosesofthespring's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
A thrilling quick read. My rating would be higher if
Spoiler
the actions of the villains weren't immediately blamed on their bad (addict, sex worker) mothers. Most of the book is so delightfully anti-sexism, then it trips and falls into the "the bad actions of men can be blamed on failed women" trope. Ms. Perkins, you didn't have to do that.Graphic: Sexual violence, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Sexism, Cursing, Gore, Gun violence, Body horror, Animal death, Grief, Kidnapping, Violence, Rape, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Vomit, Blood, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Car accident, Child abuse, Classism, Excrement, Infidelity, Pedophilia, and Torture
Minor: Classism and Infertility