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mandysbooknook's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dashaadu's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
I like the beginning and the premise of this book, so much more than the end. It’s a difficult subject matter to write about, especially when it’s happening multiple times throughout the book. I don’t know if I really like how the book ended, but it felt like it was the only way for the story to end in order for the main character to get closure.
es_the_book_hoarder's review against another edition
5.0
This is an absolutely thrilling read! What a plot! What twists! I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen when the truth was discovered, then again when the darker secrets were uncovered, and then the author throws out a few more twists and I was just so relieved that the truth was finally out. I was so relieved for everyone!
I absolutely loved the protagonist. To have had such an awful life, and then to get thrown in at such a deep end when all she wanted was a sense of normality and belonging- it was just so sad what she went through before and including the nightmare she found herself in.
The writing here is top notch. The pace is perfect. The characters are believable and feel real - even those who only appear in short bursts. The tension is palpable and keeps building. The story is compelling intriguing, shocking, disturbing, amazing and so well done that it feels like I've just watched a movie instead of read a book. And I love that - when I can immerse myself in a book so deeply that it plays out in my mind, that's when I know I'm reading something great.
I can't wait to see other people's reactions to this when it's published. I know it's one I'll definitely read again, recommend and that will stick with me as a great read.
Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review
I absolutely loved the protagonist. To have had such an awful life, and then to get thrown in at such a deep end when all she wanted was a sense of normality and belonging- it was just so sad what she went through before and including the nightmare she found herself in.
The writing here is top notch. The pace is perfect. The characters are believable and feel real - even those who only appear in short bursts. The tension is palpable and keeps building. The story is compelling intriguing, shocking, disturbing, amazing and so well done that it feels like I've just watched a movie instead of read a book. And I love that - when I can immerse myself in a book so deeply that it plays out in my mind, that's when I know I'm reading something great.
I can't wait to see other people's reactions to this when it's published. I know it's one I'll definitely read again, recommend and that will stick with me as a great read.
Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review
bookzombiee19's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Kidnapping
afryemajor's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book was interesting but kind of predictable. I wasn't really a big fan of any of the characters. I guessed all of the twists except the last one (or last 2 technically)...and honestly one the last twists really didn't make any sense. Also HATED how the author chose to end the main character's story...didnt sit right with me at all!
snikelfritz's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
butterfly_in_the_sky's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0