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robbins_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
baileyeiric's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As my first Ahlborn book, this was a bit disappointing. It was really unremarkable to be honest. I was excited during the first 50 pages , but after that, it felt like every “scary” movie ever made. Not to mention how drawn out it was and how annoying I found Jack. It wasn’t horrible, but I will not be giving this a re-read.
rhidee91's review against another edition
3.0
Hmm, I don’t know about this one. I found the characters unlikable and honestly, kinda stupid. The Father annoyed me with his constant refusal to explain anything to his wife and the wife annoyed me because despite recognising that her youngest child was a maniac. Neither parent did anything to safeguard their eldest. At what point do you feel that uneasy around a child, have the knowledge that she’s the reason your pet is dead and still leave them unattended together? Even making them sleep together in the same room makes no sense. Maybe it’s because I’m a parent, but for me I couldn’t get past how dumb the parents came across.
dancerd1798's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
sophduncshep's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Animal death
Moderate: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
saralovesbajablast's review against another edition
4.0
this is my first book my ania ahlborn and it did not disappoint. this is probably one of the most depressing stories i’ve read so far and the author does an amazing job of ripping away any feeling of hope i had in the final stretch of the book. it’s also one of those books where you never know why. “because i can” is a reason that should be used more often in books.
abbybovenzii's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
relaxing
tense
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
4.5
erin_leigh's review against another edition
dark
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? It's complicated
4.0
_leooo_'s review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0