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robinwritesallthethings's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
What It’s About: This is part of a series by Amazon where popular thriller authors write stories with a common theme of deception. This entry deals with an island compound where a father is trying to protect his children from a war.
Plot: I love the concept of this series, and I think this was a clever entry to start with, though the twist at the end is fairly obvious if you’re paying attention, hence my rating.
Style: I loved how Ware used little details to ground the reader in terms of time. I enjoyed that progression in the story in particular.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Animal death, Blood, and War
kimveach's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
4.0
a good short story
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death
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