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ollie_again's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Gaslighting
hfayereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is a fast pace high stakes thriller that takes the reader through two different cases.
One of the unique aspects of this book was the podcast element/chapters. I had checked out the audiobook out on Libby and strictly listened to the audiobook for the podcast chapters. For me, that enriched the book and made the book more unique.
This book does delve into heavy topics (assault, slut shaming etc) that if you aren’t prepared or you go into this book blind can surprise you about how graphic the book talked about these subjects.
Overall, this was an good thriller that showed two different cases and their parallels.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Gaslighting
bookshelf_al's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Murder
cassielaj'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? It's complicated
From a thriller perspective, I did find it a bit predictable, but overall I thought the mystery was well paced.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Detailed descriptions of a trial process. Graphic and disturbing details of manipulation, sexual assault, bullying, and more.gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Narrated by Bailey Carr, January LaVoy, Samantha Desz
Unabridged
One of my late netgalley arcs, I decided to listen to via my library app.
This was riveting and harrowing read following a dual sexual assault case, one in the present day and one set in the mystery of a cover up that happened some years before.
We follow a podcast presenter investigating both cases and it was interesting to see the perspective of varying characters of what, to me, is an obviously awful crime.
The acts done to the body was so graphic and really hard to read, so please bear that in mind.
Overall, I'm glad to have finally read this, but it was a heavy, difficult read.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
books_in_badgerland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Moderate: Sexual assault, Murder, and Gaslighting
rachelsbookishlife'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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
aditi_801'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? No
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Physical abuse and Gaslighting
shereadsmysteries'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? Yes
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Gaslighting
Also: Slut shaming Story revolves around rape trial and can be very triggering/disturbing.bristiel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Rape and Sexual violence
Moderate: Grief and Gaslighting