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meeklovestoread'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? Yes
4.25
Something I want to point out is that I personally like how the author presented Annie's personality through how she acts and speaks because you really get a feel into the type of person she is and how this experience has shaped who she's become. I think the author did a good job in presenting what an experience like this can take from someone and something as tragic as this creates deep scars into someone; scars that may never go away.
The rest of the novel explores the present-day investigation into who did this to her and why. Now I personally feel very indifferent towards the twist. I understood the twist, however, I understand why many people feel like it was a cop-out and that it lacked luster. Especially because I don't think we got enough closure especially pertaining to certain characters like Luke (I really felt for him; he was so kind).
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Cancer, Vomit, and Car accident
sunshinemagik's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, and Kidnapping
Minor: Child death, Stalking, and Gaslighting
rchll'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? It's complicated
4.75
I thought each character was so incredibly complex - I really never knew what to expect from anyone and often found myself questioning initial assumptions I had made, and at other times, feeling like 'Oh I should have gone with my gut here and NOT questioned things'! Nobody - not even side characters - are 2D or simple.
I absolutely TORE through the last half or so of the book - while there is not a ton of action (in the classic sense), this is where I felt I had no choice but to keep going just to see how it all played out...
Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Torture
Minor: Child abuse
xtritagonist'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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Ableism
molly_doll's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, and Pregnancy
jennielc's review against another edition
3.5
I liked how it was written during therapy sessions though and never saw the twist coming.
Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
alexatthelake's review against another edition
5.0
I truly had no idea what direction this story was headed. I had so many theories yet even if I had figured it out, I wouldn't have believed myself. It's just so fucked up but so damn good. PLEASE be aware of the trigger warnings in this book as there are a lot of graphic ones - please DM me if you'd like to know details.
Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Kidnapping
wyabook234's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Physical abuse, Rape, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
daria_morgendorffer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I loved how the narrative was laid out and how the characters were well-developed.
I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Also, make sure to check out the content warnings before reading!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
ldjenkins'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder