Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

The Inmate by Freida McFadden

18 reviews

bookishchaos's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I binged this in one day, it was a fast read and I was pretty surprised by the plot twist(s).
This felt a little similar to Ward D, but I still enjoyed it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Gaslighting and Blood

Minor: Gun violence and Car accident

aparker89's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• 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

3.5

While the main character is pretty naive and HER perspective makes the story a little fuzzy. Its the epilogue that makes the entire story worth it! The overall story is predictable, the "twist" isn't completely unexpected- and the "monster" is exactly who you expect. I wish we had spent more time at the prison dealing with the actual premise, but whatever. For a quick and easy read it's not bad and keeps you thinking. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Stalking, and Toxic relationship

syd11's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Murder, Gun violence, Confinement, Medical content, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

ehamlett's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

Moderate: Physical abuse, Confinement, Police brutality, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, and Medical content

Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent

aas's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Gaslighting, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Emotional abuse, Death, Medical content, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Blood, Confinement, Death of parent, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Car accident, Stalking, and Violence

cassiereadsbooks_'s review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Police brutality, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail

bee_isreading's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Death, Violence, Murder, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Death of parent and Car accident

lulusreads's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• 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

3.0

I found the protagonist to be irritating and the other characters fell flat for me. 
I was expecting more of a psychological “twist”, this felt more like a LifeTime movie. 

All Brooke would do is switch between believing Shane or Tim. I was tired of reading about Brooke saying “he’s a nice guy” “he’s hot” about her 2 love interests. Thank god for her 10yr old son Josh, he was the most interesting character even though we only got to read about his perspective at the very end, & learn the truth. What a smart mommas boy

The truth behind why Shane’s mom was out to get Brooke was dumb AF. Killing innocent teenagers because the person you’re “inlove with” won’t ditch his family for you.. 

There was no mention of Shane’s father, “Margie” Mrs.Nelson making the reasoning for this mess even more ridiculous. I almost want to give this book 2 1/2 stars but because I liked the Authors writing style & speed I’ll give it 3stars. The author did keep me intruiged the whole time even though the story is underwhelming and the main character was annoying & naïve 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Abandonment, Car accident, Violence, and Blood

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Pregnancy, and Forced institutionalization

julienicole1106's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Violence, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Car accident, Child death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, and Murder

Minor: Sexual content

a_coop's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Violence

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Death of parent

Minor: Gun violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Stalking