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maya_lee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I read it as part of a book club and it was okay. Very easy/quick read. Interesting enough plot, but I found reading it a bit mundane. Not sure whether it's because I find that most thrillers/murder mystery "I had a past life" books are all the same to me or if it's just an okay book overall.
Characters:
Fine
Plot:
Multilayered but the layer focused on in the book was the least interesting of the lot. Would have enjoyed it more if it was focused on her first life.
Relationships:
Drew and Paris/Joey have a cute friendship but nothing to write home about. For a charter driven book - I would have preferred this be drawn out a bit more.
Would I recommend to someone:
Yeah, maybe if they were into this genre not otherwise.
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, and Suicide
thebasiccritic'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? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Dementia, Grief, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
a_novel_craving's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
tomeworm's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
sarahsny19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
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
stevienotnicks'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
3.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Sexual assault
naereads's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
jilly_k'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
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicide, and Murder
brianna_cloutier's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder