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bk2013's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Animal cruelty, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Murder
scorpireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
4.5
- fast-paced, stand-alone pov
“not everything is what it seems, you know. you’re going to have to figure it out sooner or later. sooner would be better.”
thank you booktok for recommending this unputdownable mindblowing thriller book. the story follows joanne, as she adjusts to her parenthood and navigates unexpected challenges after her husband’s estranged and troubled 20-year-old daughter, chloe, moves into their home.
first of all, i don’t know how many times i’ve felt gaslighted and manipulated the whole time i was reading this book. the plot and writing style is phenomenal. if i did not have work today, i would’ve finished it in just one sitting. it was definitely a page-turner. i hate all the characters in the story and evie is the only one i liked (because she’s a cute baby). if i can just go inside the book and scream at them then i will gladly do so, because they really tested my patience. the whole book is also full of twist after twist after twist. to be honest, as a frequest thriller reader, i somehow predicted the plot twist and i almost scream ‘i was right all along!’ but the story still kept me entertained. one thing i also dislike about it was the open-ending, it seems like i was looking for someone more.
but overall, this book is an amazing collection of mystery and suspense. this is definitely a good story especially to those who are justing starting their psychological thriller era.
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide
hxlleann's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Minor: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
michellebub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Apart from that, how can it be that this was interesting but at the same time not. Most of this book was already predictable because of the prologue. How boring is that.
It just always went on and on with Chloe’s bratty behavior, for SO MANY PAGES. Like we get it, do something new, something interesting. Please
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Mental illness and Violence
zoedilts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
tanacef's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Suicide
cinzia_2509's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Mental illness, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Infidelity
mz_cherry's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Body shaming and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Child death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
bookscatcoffee's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
aleen_elizabeth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Deadnaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment