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A review by kirbylover16
The Widowmaker by Hannah Morrissey
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It's ok and a very dark thriller. There are so many questionable choices. Morgan is the worst, and her love interests are horrendous. I don't want to spoil it, but a big turnoff was borderline incest. (Not main/end paring) Also, there are huge age gaps. The pacing between the police investigations and Morgan's Pov is awful. I spent most of the book wishing they would get on with it.
The plot is unexpectedly good. The red herrings and twists are not predictable. The mystery of the key and then the blackmail is compelling. I like the fact that Morgan is a freelance photographer.
Detective Ryan was the boring new officer, big story cliche copaganda. So, I didn't like the characters.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Vomit and Fire/Fire injury