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gaylic's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
The twists were predictable and at times the writing was more confusing due to the dreamy quality she was going for, to the point where I had to reread pages to figure out what was going on. However, it felt more Alice-like in that way and there was lots of delightful nightmare imagery that could be used because of the change in style.
I missed Hatcher, though, and the story does lack something without him present. I think of he’d been a stronger presence in the story, it would have felt like a 5 instead of a 4. But definitely recommend reading if you are a fan of Alice’s story.
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
beth_don's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child abuse, Blood, and Abandonment
mikathereviewer's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Off... with... her... head
The second book of the adventures of Alice was definitely less brutal and gorey this time. A bit of a disappointment, but I wasn't triggered by sexual assault like last time so that's definitely a plus point. Though, I was a bit confused why Hatcher and Alice got separated in this story, but in the end (at least for me) it made sense why Perhaps it didn't bother me that, as I wasn't that much of a fan of their romance (but also not a hater!), it's just that I expected more horror stuff to have a greater spotlight. After all, it's a Christian Henry book and when I read one I expect horror! The first book definitely done it better and this one seemed more mid. Of course the story was still interesting and the plot twist was something I didn't expect, so I rate it three stars.
Started: 15. October 2024
Finished: 15. October 2024
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, and Grief
justacowboy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Blood, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Trafficking
jonsnowsmanbun's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Kidnapping
jaqylantern's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death and Violence
Minor: Child abuse and Child death