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A review by amandalorianxo
We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz
challenging
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
3.75
π¨πΆβπ«οΈπ³ < my face as I read this book while the internet decided to take a break for half the day. Fine by me because wow. I had to make sure my door was closed after I finished. This book initially starts off with two best friends vacationing in Chile. Both women are my age (29) Emily & Kristen - white women who grew up in the Midwest. Unfortunately, death seems to play a huge role in their lives as they try to move past what happens. This left me thinking that Kristen was nuts from the very beginning but the ending ? Totally unexpected. While I wish it didnβt wrap up as nicely as it did - still a chilling, thrilling read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail