A review by rhiannonellis_
If You Find Me by Emily Murdoch
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I have very mixed feelings about this book. It was such an easy read which was nice however a lot of the content was quite heavy as it focuses on severe child abuse. I also found the writing so strange as it was set in America but English terminology was used - for example crisps instead of chips.
I really enjoyed the character development - particularly Carey and Jenessa.
I did find the plot really predictable which was quite disappointing
I also think it was pretty random chucking in the love interest Ryan - I really liked his character but I just feel like it was thrown in.
I did like the happy ending, however I don’t think I would read the book again.
There really needs to be some content warnings about this book - Child rape.
I really enjoyed the character development - particularly Carey and Jenessa.
Spoiler
When Jenessa finally spoke out loud and was calling after the dog I was so happy!! /spoiler> I also really liked Melissa and the dad - very wholesome. I found Delaney very annoying tho.I did find the plot really predictable which was quite disappointing
Spoiler
I pretty much knew from the first few chapters that she killed a man that raped herI also think it was pretty random chucking in the love interest Ryan - I really liked his character but I just feel like it was thrown in.
I did like the happy ending, however I don’t think I would read the book again.
There really needs to be some content warnings about this book - Child rape.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual violence, and Vomit