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jenn_o_3's review against another edition
2.5
I don’t think I’ll read this author again. This book was recommended to me or I wouldn’t have chosen it. But it was pretty formulaic and predictable. The first “twist” isn’t one at all and the second “twist” just takes you back to if there weren’t any twists. So I don’t understand the reviews saying it’s so twisty and unpredictable.
Aside from that, I also don’t love the writing style. Short sentences, limited vocabulary… it almost reads young adult to me. And the author repeats info over and over like readers are dumb. For example, in chapter 1 the narrator is very poor. Saying she’s about to be evicted paints that picture pretty clearly, but the author mentions it again in every single paragraph. Ok, we get it. And the “foreshadowing” that was like a hammer over the head. “She got a terrible feeling” again, repeated about 5 times in chapter 1 alone.
The revealing clue also makes zero sense Victoria gives Sylvie a diary that talks about Mack and only Mack but then when speaking of him she uses a different name? How on earth does that make sense?!?!? Especially when every word requires so much effort? And there’s no effort by the author to even try to make it make sense. Lazy writing.
Aside from that, I also don’t love the writing style. Short sentences, limited vocabulary… it almost reads young adult to me. And the author repeats info over and over like readers are dumb. For example, in chapter 1 the narrator is very poor. Saying she’s about to be evicted paints that picture pretty clearly, but the author mentions it again in every single paragraph. Ok, we get it. And the “foreshadowing” that was like a hammer over the head. “She got a terrible feeling” again, repeated about 5 times in chapter 1 alone.
The revealing clue also makes zero sense
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Miscarriage
katlikesreadingbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Wooowww. I just love this author’s work. This has to be one of my favorite books so far. If I could give more stars I would!!! This book had me by the chokehold! I had to read this book at any free moment I had. It was definitely a page turner. I was so unsure how this story was going to end. I am still in shock. This is a definite MUST READ.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Miscarriage, and Murder
sunnybwrites's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
I love Frieda’s books. My only gripe is there was a lot of themes and imagery clearly lifted from her other books that made this feel a bit weaker than her other titles.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cursing, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Medical content, Stalking, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
eshannman's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
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