wrappingpaper's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The themes in this are heavy - please do check the content warnings.
Overall I really enjoyed the structure of the book and the writing was actually super enjoyable. I like how the story kept me guessing - I enjoyed the plot twist too (not my absolute fav but definitely unique).
Would recommend if you’re looking for a dark and surprisingly sexy thriller about evil wives (and husbands??)
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Child death, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Car accident, Grief, and Self harm
Moderate: Cancer, Vomit, and Alcohol
robyn_ms's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was my first ever read by Colleen Hoover having heard good things but not read too much into her writing style I found myself shocked at the detail of the more ‘intimate scenes’.
The only reason I couldn’t give this 5 stars is whilst I really enjoyed the plot twists throughout the book which always kept me guessing, the tension scenes didn’t feel as details as the raunchy sexual scenes which was a bit of a shame.
Loved the plot and would read again!
Graphic: Child death and Child abuse
Minor: Abortion and Car accident
mikaylarupke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
There were many gasps and ‘I need a minute’ moments that I appreciate in a book. And while there were a few things that I kind of saw coming, there was quite a few that I didn’t.
Overall, I really enjoyed it. I would recommend it to anyone who likes dark & twisty with a good bit of smut.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Abortion, Miscarriage, Murder, Physical abuse, and Suicide
Moderate: Violence, Car accident, Confinement, and Blood
maryjames's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Graphic: Child death, Death, Car accident, Murder, Body shaming, Abortion, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Ableism
Moderate: Blood and Vomit
Minor: Fatphobia, Domestic abuse, Car accident, and Grief
joanamagalhaes'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
1.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Murder, Car accident, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Child death, and Child abuse
Moderate: Abortion and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Grief
kyra_613's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Gaslighting, Child death, Child abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Car accident, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Grief, Abortion, and Eating disorder
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Ableism, and Vomit
antimony27'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
3.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Mental illness, Murder, Death, Blood, Car accident, Confinement, Violence, Child death, Grief, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
brookey8888'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
4.0
I enjoyed this! It wasn’t asking creepy as I was expecting(people made it sound so creepy). I was intrigued and wanted to see what was going to happen, but I was honestly mostly in this for the romance honestly. Some parts of this were very hard and disturbing to read. I don’t love the ending it just felt kind of rushed idk. It was enjoyable, but I didn’t find anything shocking tbh.
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Death, Grief, Car accident, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Violence, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Murder, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
dancegirl0911's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Car accident, Self harm, and Murder
witcheslovingwitches's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Child death
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Murder, Vomit, and Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage, Gore, Car accident, Alcohol, Abortion, and Drug use