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annie_brewer's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This follow up was a slower pace and had less intrigue, but a nice easy read with good writing.
There does seem to be a few too many plot points for the novel to have gripped me, and the main quest to find out what happened to Birdy was buried amongst Lucy's backstory. I think I was mostly engaged to see how Phinn had grown up and the impact his childhood had on him and was dissappointed that when he was found any tension was automatically resolved. A lot of conveniences for all characters.
Mostly an unnecessary sequel, with the new character additions not adding much. Enjoyable as a cozy mystery rather than a thriller.
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Suicide, Murder, and Rape
ryendnae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death, Gaslighting, Murder, and Rape
Moderate: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Death of parent, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, and Blood
eloisetaylor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Rape, Gaslighting, Child abuse, and Death
Minor: Suicide
loonysaurus's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Drug use, Misogyny, Body horror, Physical abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Death
Moderate: Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Classism, Violence, Alcoholism, and Murder
Minor: Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Pregnancy, Animal death, Miscarriage, and Gun violence
penguin96's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Rape, Stalking, Suicide, and Violence
robynbythesea's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child abuse and Murder
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Death of parent
ohyeahshebomb's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Child death, Murder, Gaslighting, and Rape
bookswithlydscl'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
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Gaslighting
kfont42's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The book reminded me of all the best books by Liane Moriarty where things are pieced together out of order. There were also parts that reminded me of Caroline Kepnes' You, where you're in the head of someone who definitely isn't stable, and you don't know if you like them or not. I absolutely couldn't put the book down.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, and Rape
Minor: Murder
I think if you've ever experienced rape or been in any type of abusive relationship, Rachel's storyline may be hard to follow. There was one chapter in particular that I found tough to get through becauseksmo'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was also just very surprised at the complete lack of accountability. I thought the same at the end of the first book, and thought that surely things would come to a head in this sequel, but everyone just got away with everything and went and had a family garden party. And Henry's adoption of other people's entire identities is treated as an 'Oh what is he like' character quirk, rather than completely insane.
I was quite invested in Rachel as a character,
All of the endings and resolutions just feel rushed and too easy to me, so I finished both books kind of annoyed and disappointed.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Murder, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, and Child abuse