michellesantiago's review against another edition
4.0
I read this one in one sitting. It triggered me, but I couldn't stop reading it. I read it via audiobook, which I highly recommend. It's narrated by January LaVoy, my all-time favorite narrator.
Trigger warnings for rape (there were several graphic scenes), attempted rape, sexual assault, physical abuse, cancer, child molestation (off page), violence
Trigger warnings for rape (there were several graphic scenes), attempted rape, sexual assault, physical abuse, cancer, child molestation (off page), violence
dilaraa830's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
strxwburryy's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jweird6's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
nikkihrose's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. This book is DARK and it brings you through so many conflicting emotions that it’s tough to keep up. I found myself struggling throughout this book to determine which characters I liked, which I had sympathy for, which I was rooting for – and even now that I’ve finished the book, I’m still not entirely sure for any of these.
For the first half of the book, I got a “Orange is the New Black” vibe, as the main character is carted off to prison where she serves a five-year sentence. But the second half is completely different. The second half is haunting and while you think you know what’s going on, there are so many secrets that have not even been revealed to the reader.
Just when you think you can assume how this book will wrap up, it throws you another curveball and you end up scratching your head with your jaw dropped open all over again.
For the first half of the book, I got a “Orange is the New Black” vibe, as the main character is carted off to prison where she serves a five-year sentence. But the second half is completely different. The second half is haunting and while you think you know what’s going on, there are so many secrets that have not even been revealed to the reader.
Just when you think you can assume how this book will wrap up, it throws you another curveball and you end up scratching your head with your jaw dropped open all over again.
scervantes2323's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
cat55's review against another edition
4.0
I could not put this book down. Each chapter was so gripping and the twists and turns unravelled themselves so neatly. I did not see the final reveal coming but the others did become obvious fairly early on.
I loved Kaiser and just wanted the best for him.
I found some scenes in the prison to be a bit slow but a part from that I really enjoyed the book.
I loved Kaiser and just wanted the best for him.
I found some scenes in the prison to be a bit slow but a part from that I really enjoyed the book.
sgreenfield93's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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