daithy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It's well written... this would have got 5 stars, but leaving it open ended bothers me. I really hope there's a sequel!
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Dementia, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Suicide
xkeyla17's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Physical abuse
mmoroukian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Murder and Child death
Minor: Rape
matthewsjenniferk's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Dementia, Child death, Infertility, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Rape, and Stalking
Moderate: Miscarriage and Abortion
ruffian23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Graphic: Child death, Violence, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Stalking, Physical abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Sexual violence, Dementia, and Gun violence
Minor: Abortion, Infertility, and Miscarriage
daria_morgendorffer'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I did find it difficult to believe that Margot would frequently put her uncle’s well-being at risk to pursue her self-assigned investigative journalism piece.
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I thought it was bold of Flowers to end the book the way she did. Not everything can be wrapped up and tied together with a pretty bow.
Graphic: Suicide, Gun violence, Rape, Murder, Child abuse, Stalking, Child death, and Sexual assault
becca_w_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Dementia, Gore, Infertility, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Child abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Grief, Gun violence, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Violence, Stalking, and Suicide
Moderate: Sexual violence, Addiction, and Sexual assault
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, Classism, Abortion, Drug use, and Rape
melmills's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, Self harm, Violence, Stalking, Sexual assault, Rape, and Pregnancy
aleshamiller's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Minor: Dementia, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Grief, Violence, Blood, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Child death, Sexual harassment, Animal death, Child abuse, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Stalking
zoelynn'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? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Murder, Pedophilia, Domestic abuse, Child death, and Suicide
Minor: Rape