368 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529425345
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Quercus
Publication date: 08 August 2023
Description
A rural island community steeped in the mystical superstitions of its founders and haunted by an unsolved murder is upended by the return of the suspected killer in this deeply atmospheric novel. Emery Blackwood's life was forever changed on the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,959 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
tense 50%
emotional 48%
adventurous 18%
sad 17%
reflective 14%
challenging 7%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 24% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child abuse, Death of parentModerate
Murder, Toxic friendship, Domestic abuseMinor
Pregnancy368 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529425345
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Quercus
Publication date: 08 August 2023
Description
A rural island community steeped in the mystical superstitions of its founders and haunted by an unsolved murder is upended by the return of the suspected killer in this deeply atmospheric novel. Emery Blackwood's life was forever changed on the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,959 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
tense 50%
emotional 48%
adventurous 18%
sad 17%
reflective 14%
challenging 7%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 24% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child abuse, Death of parentModerate
Murder, Toxic friendship, Domestic abuseMinor
Pregnancy