A review by thelovelylibrarylady
This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel

dark mysterious 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

2.0

While I have seen lots of people rave about This Might Hurt, it just didn't work for me. This book has some aspects that I usually love to read about including a fictional cult, a strained sibling relationship, and a New England setting. However, even my favorite topics/settings could not save this one. The plot for this story was all over the place and many of the resolutions felt contrived - especially the last scene of the book which was frankly ridiculous. I do still have Wrobel's debut novel, Darling Rose Gold, on my reading list, but I am in no hurry to pick it up after finishing this lackluster title.  
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