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astoriareader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
- In Seattle, Paris Peralta’s husband, aka Jimmy Peralta, is dead. He was found in his own bathtub with his wife, Paris, beside him covered in blood & holding a straight razor. Jimmy is a lot older than Paris, and he is a famous comedian & he is pretty wealthy. Paris is arrested for first degree murder, and the media is very interested in Paris’s murder trial.
- Twenty-five years ago, Ruby Reyes was convicted of a similar murder in Canada. Ruby knows all of Paris’s secrets, and Ruby is threatening to expose her secrets.
- Fourth Hillier book I’ve read, and she’s quickly become one of my favorite authors of the genre. However, this is least favorite one of hers so far.
- Predictable & easy to figure out.
- Check out trigger warnings.
- Average thriller.
Graphic: Child abuse and Pedophilia
Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Dementia, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Drug use, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
karensbookcorner's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Drug use, Fatphobia, Dementia, and Gaslighting
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.0
"While you can reinvent yourself, you can't outrun yourself. The common denominator in all the terrible things that have happend to you is you. Everywhere you go, there you are."
I loved Jar Of Hearts back when I read it in 2019, and I'm still not sure why it has taken me this long to pick up another of her titles. Especially since I've also had her previous psychological thriller on my TBR since it was published in 2020... Things We Do In The Dark won out in the end; mostly because the premise of this story intrigued me more. And I can definitely understand why it has been receiving so much love now! Things We Do In The Dark has only reconfirmed the fact that I highly enjoy the way Jennifer Hillier writes her stories. I wasn't expecting the two different POVs, because I was already so invested in Paris' story and the death of her rich husband. BUT. I loved what Drew's POV added to the plot, and I always have a weak spot for a podcast angle in a story (although the podcast itself only played a minor role). The building up of the plot is very well done, with the different parts complementing each other and adding more suspense. The dive into the past of main character Paris gets darker and darker as you continue reading, and what might seem to be a fairly simple murder case in the present turns out to be so much more... There are a lot of twists and secrets to unravel, and I really enjoyed how everything was woven together. A little warning: Things We Do In The Dark was a lot darker and twisted than expected, and it features topics including child abuse, pedophilia, suicide and violence. That said, the plot itself was well developed and the writing itself brought everything together. I did guess one of the final big twists, but as a whole Things We Do In The Dark was a very satisfying thriller.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Trafficking, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
blueyogi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Incest, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Infidelity
shesreadingagain_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I needed a damn flow chart for this book. I will try another book by this author because I did like the pacing and writing but the content was not ideal.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Dementia, Grief, and Murder
daniellemjoyce's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Infidelity, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Toxic relationship
amberinbookland's review against another edition
3.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction and Infidelity
micaelamariem's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
melmertsis'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
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
hellokatya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
my only gripes are:
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overall, had it not been for those two preferences, this book is a 5/5. absolutely enthralling.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity, Trafficking, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting