A review by ellejo3
She Started It by Sian Gilbert

dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I love stories about a group of flawed women with a complex history who get stuck somewhere remote and things descend into chaos. I even love a good revenge book. However,
I'm so sick of suicide being used as a plot twist. Based on teenage Poppy's interest in art/lack of interest in other subjects and adult "Poppy" being a successful doctor, it was obvious who "Poppy" was early on. Even so, I hoped Poppy was still alive somewhere. If you've ever lost someone to suicide, you know how devastating it is. Suicide being used as a final plot twist left me feeling so angry. If the book had treated it with more care and included resources, I might not have been as bothered by it.
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