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Those Girls by Chevy Stevens

11 reviews

kailanit's review against another edition

dark tense medium-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

4.25

The book was separated into two distinct parts that are separated by almost twenty years and two different POV characters. I found the book to be an interesting and compelling read but I did find the POV character of the second half to be horribly frustrating. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, and Mental illness

Moderate: Murder and Incest

stormagedon's review

I found the plot to be predictable and was no longer invested in the character arcs and hwo the story would resolve. I read all I needed to to get the point. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Torture, Domestic abuse, Violence, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Sexism, Self harm, Misogyny, Death, Kidnapping, Rape, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, and Addiction

Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism

saraavowlerr's review against another edition

dark sad 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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Violence, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Child abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Death of parent, Drug use, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Torture

morgannayman's review

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Pregnancy, Rape, Confinement, Drug abuse, and Grief

emilyepew's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

While this was a good book, I don't think it is responsible of me to give it more than 3 stars. The main reason for this is that even though it uses the whole "past coming back to haunt them" trope, the way this is done feels somewhat irresponsible and exploitative. The past that comes back to haunt our three main characters is

murdering their abusive father, then being captured and brutally sexually assaulted. Eventually, one of the sisters and her niece end up being re-captured and assaulted by the same men in the same town, which ends with the sister being murdered by one of the men

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All of this feels extremely like an irresponsible way to use this typical thriller trope. Their victimization history should not be used this way. It should not be framed as something that will catch up with them eventually. And to put them in a situation to make the same decisions and lead them back to that situation feels like a lazy way to engage with the idea of being re-victimized. 

Overall, while I understand what the book is trying to do, I feel like it was done irresponsibly.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Rape

Moderate: Physical abuse, Murder, and Child abuse

Minor: Drug abuse and Suicidal thoughts

autumnwhite's review

adventurous challenging 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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Mental illness, Gore, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Gun violence, Grief, Death of parent, Child abuse, Blood, Abandonment, Violence, Torture, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Rape, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Excrement, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death, Confinement, and Addiction

dosxhime's review

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Those Girls is a complicated read.  The first chapter instantly hooks you in with atmospheric writing and interesting characters. I found myself devouring this book so fast and I would read big chunks in a matter of minutes. The characters are so relatable and charming, and you'll find yourself rooting for them all the way. 

Because of how fast paced it is, there is little character development. But, the main point is the plot, characters, and the twists. Each girl in the novel is so different and lovely in their own way, which is why I couldn't hate any of them. I have to deduct a star for killing off my favorite character. 

4/5 B-

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Gore, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Violence

madeline_lilyy's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense 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? No

4.0

This book was good. I was told it was dark, which for some it is but I almost wanted more. It got especially good in the second half. Great story but needed a bit more, I’m guess I was given higher expectations. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, Death, Sexual assault, Cursing, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Child abuse, and Drug abuse

ohhthehorrors's review

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Pregnancy, Rape, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Blood, Drug abuse, and Gun violence

lunahbird's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Honestly, I went into this book without any high expectations. I saw a reading vlog Jacquline did on her channel on reading a Chevy Stevens book and it happened to be this one. She gave it a high rating and I figured I’d give it a go.
This book is so fast paced, things happening straight from the beginning. I will say massive TRIGGER warnings though ⛔️ If that is something you’re worried about I’d look into those first. There’s quite a few.
Something I didn’t quite like at the beginning was how odd the time frame was. It could be days in a few pages, weeks, months and then BAM years went by. By the end of the book I was used to the timing and it didn’t bother e as much anymore.
Throughout this book I kept feeling like I wasn’t going to give it a high rating. It felt more like a lifetime movie to me. But man, by the end, you’re so close to the characters I just had to give this a 4 stars. 
A story of three sisters, trauma, and how they’ve overcome their nightmares together. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence