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clairebartholomew549's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was an absolutely delicious thriller. It unfolds at a steady pace, with a slowly creeping sense of wrongness that starts from the beginning. Belle is an intriguing heroine, with a lot of backbone but enough of doormat syndrome to understand why she's stayed friends with Summer for so long. The luxuriousness is lush and fun, and St. John does a great job of showing the dark underbelly of that type of wealth - extreme control, misogyny, awful business practices, etc. I was really invested in where the story was going, and the way things unravel was extremely satisfying. I loved this one!
The romance feels a little shoehorned in - I was way more invested in Summer and Belle's friendship - and the ending of course wraps things up a little too perfectly. But I can forgive those minor nits - this book is an incredibly fun romp.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
thimi_time's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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
4.25
What a gripping book, I was hooked reading about the shady dealings of the wealthy and elite (and those trying to be the wealthy and elite). I liked how the end tied in nicely with some parts in the middle of the book, as well as the non-linear narrative that was similar to Memento.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Murder
booksbytheglass's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I LITERALLY LIVE FOR THIS DRAMA 😎
I binged this book in less than a day omg it’s so addicting and binge-worthy!!!
in the way the story is written, it’s not clear at first what kind of story this is going to be, but BOY was it absolutely clear by the end!! I loved the lil mysteries and clues scattered throughout the book, and putting them together made me feel like such a super sleuth 🤓
and can we talk about the setting?? I would live on the mediterranean in a heartbeat if I could ☀️ from having traveled there, I loved the stunning backdrops of italy and saint-tropez!!
it gave the story exactly what it promised - riches, glamor, and soooo many secrets!
this is the perfect summer thriller to binge while sipping cocktails poolside 🍹 now onto the siren!!
katherine st. john - thank you for catering your writing style to exactly all of my loves in mysteries xx
rating: 5 stars
wine pairing: côte de provence rosé
I binged this book in less than a day omg it’s so addicting and binge-worthy!!!
in the way the story is written, it’s not clear at first what kind of story this is going to be, but BOY was it absolutely clear by the end!! I loved the lil mysteries and clues scattered throughout the book, and putting them together made me feel like such a super sleuth 🤓
and can we talk about the setting?? I would live on the mediterranean in a heartbeat if I could ☀️ from having traveled there, I loved the stunning backdrops of italy and saint-tropez!!
it gave the story exactly what it promised - riches, glamor, and soooo many secrets!
this is the perfect summer thriller to binge while sipping cocktails poolside 🍹 now onto the siren!!
katherine st. john - thank you for catering your writing style to exactly all of my loves in mysteries xx
rating: 5 stars
wine pairing: côte de provence rosé
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
emilylovesgoodbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
relaxing
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death and Infidelity
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
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