jennthumphries's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is not a thriller and I think it does a dissservice to readers to describe it that way. It deserves higher ratings. It's a book about the aftermath of trauma and living with mental illness in a world that doesn't see black women as 100% human or deserving of care. It's rare to get a book that deals with mental health with a black woman as the main character. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
ohsotamly's review against another edition
3.0
I almost stopped reading not even half way through but I hung in there. After a super slow start about half way through the book it picks up and starts to make sense but man the transitions darn near took me out. I got lost a few times which required me to go back and re-read a few chapters. Once I realized the topic and understood what was happening I wanted to give it more stars for the author taking us so deep into the main characters mind and experiences but I don’t like to work this hard to follow or understand the subject of my leisure reads.
kimsquatch's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
nybye09's review
4.0
Definitely not a thriller, overall enjoyed the book. Caught on mid book to all of what was happening. Towards the end was a bit drawn out almost like more pages were demanded but enjoyed the ending and epilogue.
rachellekcmo's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I think I was in the wrong mindset for this book. I was expecting a thriller. This isn’t a straightforward thriller, although it’s suspenseful for sure. If I’d read it as lit fic, I would have liked it a lot more, I think.
The first half of the book is confusing. There’s a twist, and then you figure out why everything was so confusing. I’m not sure it turned out to be an enjoyable read, though.
The first half of the book is confusing. There’s a twist, and then you figure out why everything was so confusing. I’m not sure it turned out to be an enjoyable read, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia
arianecall's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
skiracechick's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2 stars. I was baffled for the first half, especially when everything in Autumn’s life was starting to unravel at an alarming pace. The second part was redeeming, but didn’t quite make this amazing.
bowden's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I thought this book was well-written and interesting. The writing style captured the inside of the narrator's head really well. However the 'twist' that was revealed about 65% of the way through the book is a trope I really hate. I would not have read this book if I had known that was going to be what happens going in. I finished it because I felt invested in the character and the writing was good, but it just was not for me. No fault of the author.