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avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The cult in this book was clearly based on the NXIVM cult. If you know quite a bit about it, you'll recognize it is based on that from the get-go. The writers, apparently, could only come up with one semi-original thing to differentiate the fictional cult in the book, ISB, from NXIVM, other than their locations on opposite sides of the United States.
However, it was still an interesting read with me on the edge of my seat. I LOVED the ending! If only that had happened to a certain real-life cult leader.
Overall, it was a decent read, though if more characters had been likable it would have improved the book.
Narrator Rating: 4.0 stars
The narrator was excellent, they just used some annoying voices that made the book harder to enjoy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Confinement, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Stalking, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Murder
ruaruarua's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Confinement, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence