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whatamidoing_rn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Incest, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Classism
kjwit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug abuse, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage and Sexual content
jadeandherbunny'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
2.5
Same characters, same narrative scheme as her other books
I won't read any of her books again
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Incest and Abandonment
matonnhermann's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Incest, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Dementia, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
m4xiee'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Miscarriage
thenovelmaura's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This might have been 4.5 stars if it weren't for the forced romance, since I think the book would have been much better without it. Again, even if you're not a fan of McManus, her books would be perfect for a teen in your life who likes stories with drama and intrigue.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Miscarriage, and Murder
anna_hepworth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It wasn't until the first major twist, at something like a quarter or a third through, where I started getting invested. I have some spoilery thoughts about the twists and turns of this story, so I've put that below.
For all that I found this slow paced, according to the reading app it too me an hour (across multiple commutes) to finish, which seems much shorter than I would have assumed.
I was frustrated by the inevitable confrontation followed by risk to life and limb, but eh, I accept that that is a trope of the genre. It is just one of the things that make me not love the murder mystery genre.
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Blood, Dementia, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
pianoplayer279's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Moderate: Miscarriage, Grief, and Death of parent
sophiesbookss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage and Murder
tanvi45'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Miscarriage, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent