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tessa_de_bock's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mj_22's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
where_the_pages_bleed's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
glutenfreebread's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
honestly kind of a letdown. I love GGG and 5 Survive because of their pacing and twisty stories, but this book had me re-reading passages and going back pages to try and find context I missed because it felt like the story was jumping around SO much during the middle portion. Yes, I still loved the twists, and yes the ending had my jaw on the floor... But again, I had to re-read everything to understand the twists, because of how wedged they were between Bel's, honestly, unfounded distrust in Rachel when she first reappeared. And the ending felt unfinished. Half thought over, yet fully understandable.
I'm super conflicted, my heart likes this book, but my head just can't stop being nitpicky.
I'm super conflicted, my heart likes this book, but my head just can't stop being nitpicky.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Death, Emotional abuse, Dementia, Abandonment, and Confinement
Moderate: Cursing, Gaslighting, Stalking, Pregnancy, Blood, and Infertility
Minor: Alcohol
skfhopkins's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.5
osten43's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A really fun enjoyable book with a great but slightly predictable mystery. I do think Bell was a bit mean at the beginning and I do think everyone just sorta changed their feelings about certain people very quickly at the end, but still a very fun read
ahahebsheik's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
theromantasynerd's review
4.0
I picked this one up because I really like Holly Jackson’s books and I wasn’t disappointed with this one either. It had me hooked right from the start… imagine, your mother disappearing for 16 years, only to suddenly reappear one day. Crazy, isn't it? Well, that's the whirlwind Bel finds herself in. And let me tell you, things get wild.
Bel, now 18, is understandably suspicious of her mother's sudden return. Can she really trust the woman who vanished without a trace for over a decade?
With every new chapter, I found myself questioning Rachel's story, eagerly trying to unravel the truth alongside Bel.
I found the story to be quite unique and entertaining with its fair share of signature Holly Jackson twists and turns. The family dynamic was raw and unpolished, full of animosity and issues. One of the highlights for me was the relationship between Bel and Carter which added an extra layer of depth to the story, keeping me invested in more than just the central mystery.
I would definitely recommend this book if you're looking for a story that will keep you guessing from start to finish, and have an ending that you never saw coming!