A review by iemilia
The Villa by Ruth Kelly
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book had an interesting premise but the execution was poor. It felt quite disjointed and the plot was simply ridiculous with no depth or real twists. Also the way abuse and mental health were handled in this book I was not a fan of. Ok holiday read, wouldn’t necessarily recommend though
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Alcohol, Medical trauma, Violence, Blood, Mental illness, and Sexual harassment