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spcialgirl's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars but I couldn’t bring myself to round up to 4. (Goodreads, where’s our half-star rating system? Please?) Good. Suspenseful. Creepy. Also a little bit… meh? Can’t really explain it but something about it just left me wanting. It wasn’t one I couldn’t put down, even though I really liked the characters… Didn’t know who to trust for most of the book.
vinovadeniz's review against another edition
2.0
the extra star above one is for the books general nod to creepy, culty thrillers. the other missing three are due to the inexplicably both over-complicated and under-whelming plot line.
the book took place in the 70s, and read like it was written in the 70s.
the book took place in the 70s, and read like it was written in the 70s.
rbentley88's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
maryleong's review against another edition
3.0
Another intriguing premise which ended up falling short for me. When Katherine ("Kat") Bird awakens from a coma following a car accident, she has absolutely no memory of her life before – except her twin sister, Jude. With her memories in Jude's hands, Kat is desperate to find out more about who she was – is – and the frightening blackouts that seem to plague her.
Meanwhile, Jude is playing a dangerous game, trying to manipulate Kat's memories and protect her from the past. Raised in an abusive New Age cult, the girls took drastic action to flee when the scales fell from their eyes. Now, the past may be coming back to haunt them – and Kat, without her memories, is woefully unprepared for who she's up against.
Told through two timelines, we jump between the present day and the twins' childhood in the cult. There's a lot of potential here, but unfortunately I didn't find the narration particularly compelling. There were also elements which seemed significant, like what happened to their father, which were never fully explained. I had high hopes for this one, but it ended up being a fairly bland and mediocre read.
Meanwhile, Jude is playing a dangerous game, trying to manipulate Kat's memories and protect her from the past. Raised in an abusive New Age cult, the girls took drastic action to flee when the scales fell from their eyes. Now, the past may be coming back to haunt them – and Kat, without her memories, is woefully unprepared for who she's up against.
Told through two timelines, we jump between the present day and the twins' childhood in the cult. There's a lot of potential here, but unfortunately I didn't find the narration particularly compelling. There were also elements which seemed significant, like what happened to their father, which were never fully explained. I had high hopes for this one, but it ended up being a fairly bland and mediocre read.
heatherhardy's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-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? No
3.0
jrw327's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to the audiobook for this one. The ending wasn’t a mind blowing twist but still wasn’t the expected trope.
lilyfernbooks's review against another edition
Identical twins. Near total amnesia. A disgusting creep filled cult. All great makings for a twisty little thriller. It took me a bit longer than I expected to really get into the book but eventually it picked up. If you like slow burn thrillers, this one is for you. I’d like to thank the publisher for allowing me to read and share my thoughts.
twigtwill's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual violence
emjanereads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
2.0