Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham

91 reviews

fluffy1st's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Murder, Death, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Drug use

Minor: Self harm

aprilblues348's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Addiction, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Stalking, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Confinement, Self harm, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gore, Grief, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Violence, Gun violence, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Child death, and Death of parent

dizible's review against another edition

4.0

Really enjoyed this one, I guessed the main twist pretty much right off the bat, but there were still lots of surprises that caught me off guard along the way. 

I loved the pacing, and the flashbacks seamlessly transitioning into current events.
Mostly I kept reading because I found Chloe very relatable and I wanted her to get a good ending. 

My biggest gripe is the relationship between her and the reporter seemed very unnatural, and honestly unnecessary. 

Overall I definitely recommend this book. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Self harm, and Suicide attempt

clairehreads22'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? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Genuinely enjoyed this book!! 
I could not put it down when I started reading. 

The ending leaves so many questions unanswered :/ but overall super great book & I didn’t guess the killer. Now that’s a successful killer!!! 

I read it with the Bad Bitches book club and that was super fun!!! :-)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use and Drug abuse

Moderate: Murder and Kidnapping

Minor: Self harm and Suicide attempt

kmyllek's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction

Moderate: Suicide attempt and Blood

Minor: Sexual content, Self harm, and Vomit

opplecopter's review against another edition

dark 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Gun violence, Alcohol, Murder, Child death, Suicide attempt, Drug use, and Drug abuse

Minor: Child abuse, Miscarriage, Vomit, and Blood

rachelly's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense

• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Drug abuse, Murder, Domestic abuse, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Self harm

Minor: Miscarriage

jesshart8's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Drug abuse, Violence, Blood, Death, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Drug use, Grief, Infidelity, and Self harm

xmeganlowe's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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

4.25

Such a good thriller!! The writing was sophisticated and you really got to know the thoughts of Chloe. I really thought I had it all figured out but was shocked by the final revelation of who the killer actually was. That being said, once the true killer was revealed, it did seem very anti-climatic in the way it wrapped up. But I do appreciate that all angles were tackled and resolved in the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Violence, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Abandonment and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Self harm

madelynraabe's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Murder, and Self harm

Moderate: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Vomit