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allisonsmith120's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide and Cannibalism
unicornpng's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
4.5
Loved it!!! Admittedly I had to trudge through the very beginning, but as soon as Harrow Lake and some of the supporting characters started getting fleshed out I was hooked! I loved the mystery and discovering things along with our protag Lola, watching her slowly unravel at the seams.
With most horror/thriller novels, I always feel like the ending gets rushed. I feel that's somewhat the case with Harrow Lake, but it feels much more earned compared to some other books I've read lately. There have been breadcrumbs left here and there, so it feels more like a payoff than a frantic rush to the finish line.
Honestly, the worst thing I can say about this book is that it's over! I want to read more!
With most horror/thriller novels, I always feel like the ending gets rushed. I feel that's somewhat the case with Harrow Lake, but it feels much more earned compared to some other books I've read lately. There have been breadcrumbs left here and there, so it feels more like a payoff than a frantic rush to the finish line.
Honestly, the worst thing I can say about this book is that it's over! I want to read more!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault
_readerfromtheblacklagoon_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Death of parent
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gore and Suicide
antoinettem04's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Plot twist after plot twist, and definitely a book I would recommend. The world building is amazing and very atmospheric
It felt like watching a comfort horror film even though it wasn't too scary. Really well done and a fun, dark read for fall.
It felt like watching a comfort horror film even though it wasn't too scary. Really well done and a fun, dark read for fall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual assault