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katelynndzindzio's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.0
Janie continues her manipulative tactics but this time she doesn't get away with it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment
thechaoticreader_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
fell a bit short, sort of wished it was at least 200 pages! like the author gave up on the story, a good one at that. overall, i didnt mind the ending & got at least some type instead of emptiness!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, Murder, and Gaslighting
nokvi's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
The voice acting on this truly was one of the better parts of this book. A quick easy read that frankly, so far I don't think you even need to read the book before this as I think it does a decent recap to get you up to date as to what are the main concerns. Ngl there were moments where they got me and I thought that I knew where things were going but I figured out the twist pretty quickly.
The girls are saying she has a habit of leaving these open endings in her stories and tbh that's not my vibe, an ambiguous ending every now and again but please I like things closed and done.
Overall a quick easy read that doesn't necessarily change your life but it does keep you occupied.
The girls are saying she has a habit of leaving these open endings in her stories and tbh that's not my vibe, an ambiguous ending every now and again but please I like things closed and done.
Overall a quick easy read that doesn't necessarily change your life but it does keep you occupied.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Deadnaming, Mental illness, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Rape
midnightrose_reads's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A Welcome Reunion is a short story that takes place 11 years after the events of The Perfect Child. Janie is a 17 year old who has written about her life that has become an instant bestseller. Using the power of social media, and people’s obsession with true-crime she manages to get an interview with a tv journalist. She describes her life with the Bauer’s manipulating everyone and twisting the facts of what actually happened. Christoper & Hannah Bauer are disgusted. Piper the social worker who was assigned to her case long ago is equally dismayed. Unbeknownst to Christoper and Hannah however Janie has been communicating with Cole their now 13 year old son. And he has he own ideas about the fact that they kept him from his sister….
Another wild ride in this second installment!
Another wild ride in this second installment!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
twistykris'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? Yes
3.25
I read this immediately after reading The Perfect Child, as this is a sort of novella follow-up.
Some things answered, more things things left unanswered, only now 10 years in the future.
It's only 80 pages but I feel like this gave us nothing and could have given us SOMETHING more.
Some things answered, more things things left unanswered, only now 10 years in the future.
It's only 80 pages but I feel like this gave us nothing and could have given us SOMETHING more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, and Murder
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Bullying, Drug abuse, and Rape
auscaz's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Murder
michelles_book_nook's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
⚠️ CW: violence, murder, child abuse, mental health and mentions of self harm and rape ⚠️ If you loved The Perfect Child but wanted more from the cliff hanger ending then you need to read this book. Janie is the last person Hannah and Christopher Bauer want to see again but Janie’s moved back to Clarksville and she’s no longer the frail child that Hannah and Christopher adopted over 11 years ago who destroyed their lives. Now Janie is out of juvenile detention and publicly promoting her new tell-all memoir. At just 18, Janie has a violent and tragic story to share brimming with grisly details. However, Janie has now taken a new name and claims to have reformed her sociopathic ways and she’s ready to make amends. But when the Bauers refuse to meet with her, she takes matters into her own hands. After Piper, the social worker, formerly assigned to the case makes disturbing revelations about Janie’s calculated behavior, the Bauers brace for Janie’s next move, determined to protect their family at all costs. This short read was a great follow on from The Perfect Child and I loved the gripping tale of what happened next with Janie and the Bauer's. It's one of those that is really hard to review without giving spoilers but I loved the terrifying return of Janie. Overall, I highly recommend this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Rape and Self harm
dilani's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
tbh I think Janie could’ve been dealt with differently
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse and Murder
Minor: Mental illness and Rape
wytherwytch's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
A good fast paced read. Leaves you wanting more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Bullying and Rape
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
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
2.5
As a follow up to The Perfect Child, this is kind of...underwhelming. I think that if it were a full length book it could be incredible but as an ending to the story I feel let down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Addiction and Drug abuse
Minor: Pregnancy