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annie_brewer'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
2.75
This follow up was a slower pace and had less intrigue, but a nice easy read with good writing.
There does seem to be a few too many plot points for the novel to have gripped me, and the main quest to find out what happened to Birdy was buried amongst Lucy's backstory. I think I was mostly engaged to see how Phinn had grown up and the impact his childhood had on him and was dissappointed that when he was found any tension was automatically resolved. A lot of conveniences for all characters.
Mostly an unnecessary sequel, with the new character additions not adding much. Enjoyable as a cozy mystery rather than a thriller.
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Rape, Suicide, and Murder
ryendnae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Violence, Blood, and Death of parent
eloisetaylor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Rape, and Gaslighting
Minor: Suicide
loonysaurus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
penguin96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
robynbythesea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child abuse and Murder
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Death of parent
ohyeahshebomb'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
2.0
Graphic: Child death, Rape, Murder, and Gaslighting
bookswithlydscl'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
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Gaslighting
kfont42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The book reminded me of all the best books by Liane Moriarty where things are pieced together out of order. There were also parts that reminded me of Caroline Kepnes' You, where you're in the head of someone who definitely isn't stable, and you don't know if you like them or not. I absolutely couldn't put the book down.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Gaslighting
Minor: Murder
I think if you've ever experienced rape or been in any type of abusive relationship, Rachel's storyline may be hard to follow. There was one chapter in particular that I found tough to get through becauseksmo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was also just very surprised at the complete lack of accountability. I thought the same at the end of the first book, and thought that surely things would come to a head in this sequel, but everyone just got away with everything and went and had a family garden party. And Henry's adoption of other people's entire identities is treated as an 'Oh what is he like' character quirk, rather than completely insane.
I was quite invested in Rachel as a character,
All of the endings and resolutions just feel rushed and too easy to me, so I finished both books kind of annoyed and disappointed.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Murder
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, and Child abuse