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100_pages_hr's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pregnancy
sierranorgan's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Speaking of research that wasn’t done, I think this author hasn’t done much research into the criminal justice system because there is SO MUCH that happens that is just downright idiotic that it’s hard to keep up with.
The characters were so dramatic for no reason as well? I’m not sure if it was just the audiobook narrators’ who captured the book this way or if it was actually written this way. It was so overdramatized though that it was laughable at points.
This all being said though the book did keep my attention so I guess that’s a win? This book is probably a low three but it’s so low I feel like I can’t actually give it 3 stars.
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Infidelity, Sexual content, Blood, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
cowman's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
kaylahuey'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Infidelity, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
thatswhatshanread's review
- 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
5.0
This is one of the best domestic thrillers I’ve read in a long time, and I think one of the best, period. I read it all in nearly one sitting. The pacing of the story just increased with every chapter, and the dual POVs between Sarah, the renowned attorney, and her husband Adam, accused of murdering his mistress, made for the utmost suspense and scandal. Seriously, the writing in this book was incredible. I could barely put the book down to eat, though I definitely had moments of pause just trying to wrap my head around everything going on with this case.
Ugh, it was perfect! It’ll keep you guessing and piecing things together the whole way through as if you’re a part of the trial yourself. Highly, highly recommend this one!
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, and Abandonment
Minor: Police brutality
leahlovesloslibros's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book started off strong, and finished even stronger. I was immediately hooked by the relationship between Sarah and Adam, including the drama that quickly ensued. While it was evident that they loved each other, it seemed that Sarah loved her work just a little bit more. Both of the main characters were clearly flawed, which was a major driving point in the story. The longer the story went on, the more I picked up on little bread crumbs here and there, although honestly I didn't really figure out the big reveal until approximately one chapter before it was revealed. I had suspicions about some of the people/things that were problematic throughout the story, but I didn't actually figure out all of the pieces, which I enjoyed. I could not stop reading this book.
Overall, this book was a very quick read (listen) for me, and it kept me hooked from start to finish. I am absolutely going to check out other books by this author. Hands-down a 5 star read.
Graphic: Cursing and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, and Police brutality
Minor: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Gore, and Death of parent
This book includes a somewhat detailed/graphic description of a lethal injection.final_girl'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
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Gore