Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

Little Rumours by Bryony Pearce

3 reviews

katiewhocanread's review

emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Murder, Kidnapping, and Confinement

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, Islamophobia, Rape, Suicide attempt, Xenophobia, Vomit, Animal death, Violence, Mental illness, and Racism

Minor: Sexual harassment, Racial slurs, and Homophobia

savvyrosereads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Out in the U.S. on June 21, 2022 [Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!]

Rating: 4/5 stars

Three women—Aleema, Kelly, and Naomi—each have their own secrets and losses, all of which collide when Aleema’s daughter Mia suddenly goes missing.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one! I frequently find myself infuriated by characters in thrillers, and while these characters were no exception, I also felt for them and their unique struggles, losses, and motivations. I especially enjoyed the supporting characters, all of whom were well-rounded (and some of whom were surprisingly but refreshingly wholesome!)

I would have loved a few more misdirects in the plot (I love multiple twists!) but I was also generally surprised by the whodunit (and certainly intrigued by the “whydunit” aspect as well), so I can’t really complain. I will absolutely be checking out Pearce’s backlist and whatever she writes next!

Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: missing-person thrillers; thrillers with lovable characters; small-town settings.

CW: Animal cruelty/death; suicide attempt/self-harm; domestic abuse; mentions of sexual assault/rape; mentions of torture/murder; bullying/Islamophobia/homophobia; alcoholism; miscarriage/pregnancy loss.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Violence

Moderate: Alcohol, Miscarriage, Religious bigotry, Islamophobia, Alcoholism, Bullying, and Child death

Minor: Death of parent, Homophobia, and Rape

librariangeorgia's review

mysterious tense medium-paced

3.5

It took me a while to get into this one but I do think I was in a bit of a slump when I started it.

It did take quite a while to get to the action packed detail, over half way through the book. But after that point, I was completely wrapped up in the story.

The reveal at the end completely threw me, I did not expect that at all!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Racism, Homophobia, Animal death, Drug use, and Grief

Minor: Rape and Suicide attempt