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bluelilyleest's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
dezaraemd'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
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
alexandramcgrew's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Murder, and Sexual harassment
caitbop5'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
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent
virgcole398's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Domestic abuse, Medical content, and Alcohol
assesgrass's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I don't state that lightly, this had flaws but none of the flaws could have taken away the rating I gave this.
Carly, a young woman in her first year away from her abusive father, gets paired into a dorm with a older student; Allison. She's everything Carly wants to be, and Carly is protective.
Scarlett, a English professor with a hidden motive, she's a murderer. Not just anyone however, men who deserve it.
I loved the LGBTQAI+ representation, and it wasn't portrayed as taboo like some books do it. The characters were unique, I especially loved Mikayla and Wes, both well written background/side characters with bigger roles near the ending.
I did not expect that twist half way through and i am honestly so surprised, it's so different.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
raychelbennet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicide and Blood
Minor: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Alcohol
Despite all the very heavy content warnings, I am a big fan of the violence in the novel. 5 stars from me lolibeau's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
sufferingbrooklynite's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, and Sexual harassment
finnickdeservedbetter'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
4.5
Tropes & Themes
• "Victims" are the real villains
• Revenge
• Set in a small college town
• "Good for her" thriller
• Bi FMC
• Secret past
Spice:
Low (there's a couple scenes but they're fairly fade to black)
My Thoughts:
You know, for years I've putting off reading thrillers because I thought they "weren't my thing". I have no idea why though because I had a blast reading this.
The plot twists were maybe a bit predictable but still fun and the ending was so satisfying. 10/10. No notes. The romance also have me giggling and kicking my feet a little ngl.
The rest of the author's books are immediately going on my TBR, especially with her bio saying she "writes dark, dramatic stories that support women’s rights—and also women’s wrongs". Sign me up.
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Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Vomit, and Death of parent