erinicole's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Minor: Rape and Domestic abuse
nrogers_1030's review against another edition
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic friendship, Violence, Stalking, Infidelity, Sexism, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Child abuse
mandib's review against another edition
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Toxic friendship
marytheblueberry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse
melmmoore's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse
brittawagner's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse
laurenmeyer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse
aridd1'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? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Suicide, Domestic abuse, and Toxic friendship
abookwormwithwine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Domestic abuse
outsmartyourshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a great suspense thriller with lots of twists and turns, which certainly kept me reading. I thought Phil was a fairly sympathetic main character, although she does make some strange decisions as a police officer, but I suppose these are to keep the plot moving. The plot itself has several angles; the police and crime angle, domestic assault and abuse and the way that the system can traumatise victims, toxic friendships, plus how Phil and Henry's relationship is affected by everything. I thought it was a very good read which kept up a fast pace, but the pace meant that when logical thinking was required from the main character, it was cast aside for emotional reactions instead. Overall I liked it and would recommend to anyone who likes fast paced thrillers.
TW: domestic abuse/assault, sexual assault, child abuse (violence).
Thanks to NetGalley & publishers, Little, Brown Book Group/Sphere, for the opportunity to read an ARC. I am voluntarily giving an honest review.
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Sexual assault