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skelton12's review
3.0
It really sucked me in quickly then trailed off. Really predictable and could have been about 150 pages shorter.
aly_camia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book is beyond heartbreaking. I’m still stunned.
ashwee0955's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Pregnancy, Murder, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Child death, Animal death, Alcoholism, Rape, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
jdewane21's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
helandy86's review
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kieranbradd's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
marcydawnn's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jaimarie's review
4.0
Reading time: 5:32 | Review: 3.75
I have mixed feelings about this book. I could not put it down but at one point I was wondering if it was because I was enjoying it or because the completionist in me needed to know how it ended. It felt like two different and good ideas combined into one average one. The first half of the book was so painful to read, in the literal sense that it made me scared and anxious for the protagonist. The second half was more slow-paced, and it felt like a dragged conclusion with a very abrupt ending. *Spoiler alert* The plot twist/reveal at the end may seem a bit far-fetched but if you know or have narcissistic parents, you totally get that this is plausible. However, I would have liked a better explanation of the whole stepfather/sister/stepbrother story that caused this whole mess. Lastly, I don't know how I feel about the therapist session narration/storytelling. The Annie talking to the therapist and referring to her as "Doc" felt like a completely different character than the Annie in the conversations she was telling the therapist about. Overall, it was a good read, and although I wouldn't recommend this to everyone, I could recommend it to some people (with a trigger warning).
I have mixed feelings about this book. I could not put it down but at one point I was wondering if it was because I was enjoying it or because the completionist in me needed to know how it ended. It felt like two different and good ideas combined into one average one. The first half of the book was so painful to read, in the literal sense that it made me scared and anxious for the protagonist. The second half was more slow-paced, and it felt like a dragged conclusion with a very abrupt ending. *Spoiler alert* The plot twist/reveal at the end may seem a bit far-fetched but if you know or have narcissistic parents, you totally get that this is plausible. However, I would have liked a better explanation of the whole stepfather/sister/stepbrother story that caused this whole mess. Lastly, I don't know how I feel about the therapist session narration/storytelling. The Annie talking to the therapist and referring to her as "Doc" felt like a completely different character than the Annie in the conversations she was telling the therapist about. Overall, it was a good read, and although I wouldn't recommend this to everyone, I could recommend it to some people (with a trigger warning).