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mainereading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Terminal illness, and Murder
laurenvoice's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The characters were well-developed, and the multiple POVs were enjoyable. However, the story felt too short and like it had not ended. If this book had been longer, it would have possibly been a five-star read.
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Animal cruelty, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, and Kidnapping
alexisgarcia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
lesbiantoad's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Violence, and Medical trauma
Minor: Drug abuse and Drug use
aseel_reads's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, and Gore
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Alcohol
tinybluepixel's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Alcohol
maeverose's review against another edition
4.0
Also writing my review by each CAWPILE category bc why not:
Characters: 6.5
They felt distinct and there were no characters I didn’t like. But some felt more fleshed out than others. Would’ve liked more time to get to know them.
Atmosphere: 7
It wasn’t a hugely atmospheric book, but what we did get I really liked. Especially in the graveyard and church at the beginning.
Writing Style: 7.5
Not much to say here, I like M.L. Rio’s writing.
Plot: 5
I liked the plot a lot but I expected more horror, and the book needed to be longer. The horror aspects pretty much stop after the first two chapters, then it’s more of a character focused mystery/thriller? but because it’s so short it’s resolved very quickly. I think if it were longer and more focused on the horror I could’ve loved it, but as it is I still enjoyed it.
Intrigue: 9
I really wanted to see how things unfolded and what exactly was going on.
Logic: 8
There wasn’t anything that didn’t add up or make sense to me, other than
Enjoyment: 7.5
I’d recommend this to someone who wants a short, character-focused, vibey horror/mystery/thriller.
Very random quote that I liked bc seriously it’s such a huge pet peeve of mine:
“You’re allowed to ask.”
He stared across the bar at her. “Ask what?”
“What she wants.” She stubbed out her cigarette. “Straight men are so stupid. Women aren’t complicated. If you don’t know how to get where you want with her, just fucking ask for directions.”
Graphic: Animal death and Medical content
Moderate: Body horror, Cancer, Terminal illness, Violence, and Alcohol
Minor: Blood and Vomit
Every pov character in the book has a smoking addiction so lots of mentions of that.