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readundancies's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
But I did pick it up, and it was totally worth it.
Hands down the best adult thriller I've read this year.
I loved that Scarlett was a seasoned serial killer. It’s a perspective I’ve not yet come across in my brief serial killer fascination and the predatory nature of Scarlett‘s chapters was just perfection. It was so fluid and natural and creepy and I was here for it. There was also something incredibly human about Scarlett and her serial killer tendencies that we get the pleasure of reading about, and it was beautiful.
When I got to the plot twist within the first half of the novel, I had a literal jaw drop moment. I didn’t see it coming, and I *LOVE* that so much. Fargo got me good.
I will say that the main reason I couldn't give this anymore than 4.25 stars was because the second half of the story is a lot more romanticized than the first with respect to Scarlett's perspective. I would’ve preferred less romance to be honest, or even none at all, because the story lost its punch once the romance became a focus.
But it was still a wild ride, and I really enjoyed it, so I'll definitely be checking out Fargo's future work, and their previous novel, Temper.
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, and Sexual harassment
unphilosophize'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? Yes
4.0
Well balanced plot
Compelling narration.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Suicide, and Vomit
Minor: Child abuse, Religious bigotry, and Car accident
kloft1993's review
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Blood
diana_blackmoon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse and Stalking
Minor: Physical abuse and Rape
aliveforbooks's review
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Trafficking, Stalking, and Death of parent