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blackcatkai's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
this is like if lifetime tried to make a hallmark romance movie but couldn't stop themselves from also trying to make a thriller. I somehow called the entire twist at the end from the first 5 pages. either im absolutely amazing, or this premise was not executed all that well.
I don't hate the overall idea of the story, but I personally feel it would've been better put together by a completely different author. there is so much cringey dialogue, inner thoughts, romance, and clichés all over.
I will give jeneva credit though: I couldn't stop reading. but more because it was like a train wreck that you simply can't tear your eyes away from. though I also couldn't stop rolling my eyes just about every few pages. so there's that, I guess....
now lemme get one SPOILER out of my head:
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AM I SUPPOSED TO BE SHOCKED THAT SHES A SERIAL KILLER WITH AN ENTIRE FAMILY? a husband and kids that love her? yeah, no fucking shit. most serial killers in real life do. this isn't abnormal or shocking in any way. most are fully involved in their community, friends, family, church, all over. but I guess if you're new to horrible people, then that could work for you.
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Body shaming, Death, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Car accident, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting
katharina90's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.5
The pace is pretty slow and nothing substantial happens until the very end. The final twist is disappointing and rushed.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, and Violence
Minor: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault
sarcasmpotato's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault
aiyam'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
1.0
The story vaguely makes no sense and the plot twist is weird and poorly thought out. There is no “gotcha” moment it’s more like “why would anyone write that”. I cannot think of one redeeming factor here but you know what it was a book so. One star I guess.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
rhyanreads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault