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meganmustachebeard's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Murder
hilaryj10's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
A great read! Kept you reading. Lots of good twists. Got a bit predictable after the first twist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Murder
readingwithchelseyb's review against another edition
dark
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Murder
briana_elaine's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Still processing this read, but the twists and turns really got me emotional. I’m reminded how heartless and cunning someone can be.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Slavery, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
madsheep25's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
3.5
I liked this book more than I thought I would. I don’t typically like when books mention COVID or the pandemic, but I pushed through and I’m glad I did. The twists shocked me. The ending felt busy and rushed to wrap it up. But overall, it was a good read. The short chapters made it a really quick read too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Murder
ashley_bookbestie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
I devoured this book! The Drowning Woman switched between the perspectives of 2 women, Lee a homeless woman down on her luck and living out of her car and Hazel, a rich housewife who claims she is being abused by her husband. The 2 women form an unlikely bond when Lee rescues Hazel from drowning and prevents her from ending her life.
I loved the dual character perspectives. There were times that we, the reader, knew what was happening before the other characters. I found myself rooting for both Lee and Hazel a happy ending. Parts of this story had me questioning what was the truth and what was the lie!
This book had everything I LOVE in a thriller.. mystery, suspense, plot twists, unreliable characters, drama, short cliffhanger chapters! I would totally recommend to anyone that likes a good thriller that is equal parts, plot and character driven!
I loved the dual character perspectives. There were times that we, the reader, knew what was happening before the other characters. I found myself rooting for both Lee and Hazel a happy ending. Parts of this story had me questioning what was the truth and what was the lie!
This book had everything I LOVE in a thriller.. mystery, suspense, plot twists, unreliable characters, drama, short cliffhanger chapters! I would totally recommend to anyone that likes a good thriller that is equal parts, plot and character driven!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Suicide attempt
chelsandthebooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
I really enjoyed this book! A very unusual friendship with a lot of twist and turns. It was very hard for me to put down this book, every time I had to I kept counting time down until I was able to snuggle back up and continue reading. I really like the authors writing style and I really enjoyed the story line. The characters were well written and I like that you get some background on the 4 main characters. Definitely recommend! Can’t wait to read more from this author!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Murder
mollywollydooda's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Murder
hellokatya's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
* 3.8☆
i read this book as a palette cleanser, and it did me so right.
i ate this book right up. it’s fast paced, sucks you right in, and doesn’t let you go until it’s done with you.
you think you know what’s happening or where it’s going, but you dont. very intricate and thought out, but still plausible.
highly recommend.
i do wish that she’d done something more with the damon plotline, but i suppose it was more of a misdirect / red herring.
i read this book as a palette cleanser, and it did me so right.
i ate this book right up. it’s fast paced, sucks you right in, and doesn’t let you go until it’s done with you.
you think you know what’s happening or where it’s going, but you dont. very intricate and thought out, but still plausible.
highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Body horror, Death of parent, and Classism
karine_h's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Infertility, and Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse and Suicide attempt