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The Villa: A Captivating Thriller about Sisterhood and Betrayal, with a Jaw-Dropping Twist by Rachel Hawkins
30 reviews
elisalasater's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy
heypretty52's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Stalking, and Pregnancy
olives_18's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Chronic illness, Suicide, Violence, and Suicide attempt
jnk7'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
4.5
I don't think I really liked a single character in this book, but I loved to hate them. Emily and Mari were tolerable, but not sure why Emily didn't also
A nice easy read, would be a great beach read! Maybe don't read it if you're planning a trip to a remote Italian town and staying in an old villa though.
Graphic: Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, and Alcohol
Minor: Chronic illness, Violence, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
nykolereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Chronic illness, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
hannah_and_her_stories's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Miscarriage, Suicide, Terminal illness, Blood, Vomit, Abortion, Murder, and Pregnancy
mariavdl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Moderate: Child death and Toxic relationship
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
carissa230's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
When they get to Italy it becomes clear that the girls are more frenemies than best friends. They have been friends forever, but there is an imbalance in the relationship. In Italy Emily is inspired to right a true crime book based off the house they're staying in. Chess is seeing some writers block and wants to hop on the book with Emily. Why Emily would even consider this is beyond me. What could she possibly need from Chess in this situation besides the fans she already has?
In the other (and far more interesting) storyline we have a group of famous musicians on a vacation. There are a lot of drugs used and a lot of fighting and jealousy. Mari and Lara are 16-year-old girls (16!) that are staying and partying with the rockstars. Maris is also compelled by the house to write a book. Lara wants to be a musician in her own right. While the rock stars party, the girls balance between trying to mend their fight and jealousy. Turns out both girls are in love with Pierce (I don't have any idea why, probably because they're 16).
The storyline of the fighting, jealousy, and drug-fueled parties was by far more entertaining to me. I think that can happen in books with multiple timelines. One is generally more entertaining. Obviously, the fact that both Emily and Chess want to write about the part makes it more interesting.
Graphic: Child death, Infidelity, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Miscarriage
frenchvanillapowdercreamer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, and Suicide
ajpotz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Misogyny, and Suicide
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Grief
Minor: Cancer and Abortion