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rachelkreadsbookz's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Kidnapping and Domestic abuse
Minor: War
time4tori2read's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I had been waiting to read this book for a bit, and unfortunately, I was disappointed with it overall. While I enjoyed the characters and the mystery of the stolen books, I often found myself apathetic to the overall story arch. Laura Lyons was definitely my favorite character and her journey through the story interested me the most. Sadie, on the other hand, could go either way, and I did not find myself particularly connected with her as a character. In conclusion, this book fell short for me; I can't quite name it, but it's missing something.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Sexism
Minor: Death of parent
jeannine's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
2.5
I loved the premise. I loved the dual timelines. But there were layers in the story that seemed superfluous or perhaps even added to make the tragic events even more devastating? There was a “but wait, there’s more!” quality in the middle of the book when everything seems to be going wrong for both main characters.
The mystery was interesting and I wish that had been the focus. Heaping on one sad secondary event after another made this become a bit depressing.
I also felt that the conclusion was abrupt and not especially satisfying.
The mystery was interesting and I wish that had been the focus. Heaping on one sad secondary event after another made this become a bit depressing.
I also felt that the conclusion was abrupt and not especially satisfying.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, and Infidelity
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Grief
kerrygetsliterary's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, and Suicide
ellenwilberg's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicide, and Terminal illness
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