The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
amyisreilledup'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Infidelity, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Stalking, Murder, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
joyematt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The cult aspect of the book was well done, though I did skim a bit of the more jargon-heavy parts, just having a feeling they wouldn't really matter in the end. Reading Robin's chapters really got to me and I did dread reading some of them just from the descriptions of the abuse and all the disturbing stuff. I did find myself feeling a lot of anxiety for her.
One of the main things I like about this series is the Strike and Robin relationship which was missing a bit from this one for obvious reasons. We did get them back together, which was nice, but a little too late for me.Â
Overall, the world building of the cult was extremely well done. The book was very readable, despite being too long. The mystery was good and unpredictable, in my opinion. Main characters were good; I'm glad we got more Pat in this one.
I used to love this series. I still do, I guess, but JK makes it really hard to separate her from her writing. I have only gotten books of hers in recent years from the library or second-hand. Really trying not to give her any more money.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Suicide, Child death, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Murder, Stalking, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Suicide, Child abuse, Trafficking, Self harm, and Sexual assault
hugsowls's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Pregnancy, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Trafficking, Torture, Suicide, Rape, Physical abuse, Murder, Miscarriage, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Slavery, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Death, Violence, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Grief, Confinement, Child death, Child abuse, Bullying, and Blood
marlisenicole's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, and Slavery
Moderate: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Cursing, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Torture, Dementia, Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Violence, Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Death, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Stalking, and Suicide attempt
beccabou's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Suicide, Confinement, Stalking, Rape, Gun violence, Religious bigotry, Torture, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Pedophilia
bonnie92's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Physical abuse, Stalking, Torture, Violence, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Miscarriage, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Mental illness, and Pedophilia
ashleygreenslibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Misogyny, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Rape, Child abuse, Child death, Miscarriage, Gun violence, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Abortion, Addiction, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Trafficking, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Drug use, and Violence
dianezeise'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? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Cursing, Grief, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Abortion, Addiction, Child death, Fatphobia, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Stalking, Self harm, Body shaming, Trafficking, and Adult/minor relationship