Alex

Really enjoyed! It was so hard to tell what was real and what wasn't, I had to double-check I was reading fiction! Macabre and scary, I feel like I was probably Tumblr mutuals with Violet

I was kind of expecting more from McFadden... I feel like it should have ended around the halfway point after the big reveal, really didn't care for the ending

Honestly one of the worst books I've ever read. I only finished it out of sheer spite. All the characters are dumb as rocks, the author knows nothing about the legal system, also the random ghost sex???? Don't waste your time horrible read

I really wanted to like this but couldn't! There was just TOO much going on??? Spoilers ahead....Literally too many plot points happening at once, husband cheating?, secret pregnancy, sister killed her parents possibly?, her framing her boss/sisters godmother??, the imaginary friend, her getting drugged and raped and then not immediately telling her husband/the police or anyone??? I understand we are not supposed to trust the unreliable narrator but even ignoring what could be lies it was just too much trying to happen at once and the resolution was nothing

Kinda overly complicated and had some plot holes but overall fun read

Very sweet, loved it as much as the movie

I need all my friends to read this too so I can gush about how much I love the characters can't wait for the next one!!!!

Absolutely hated every minute of this book. It was written by/for a babyqueer who spent too much time on Tumblr. There are ways to write queer characters so that they don't feel so forced?? It felt like pandering and sooooo annoying. The narration and actions of characters was in direct conflict for the whole thing too. The other characters and narration kept saying how Tara was so smart and such a good writer but then all she writes is a shitty Jane Eyre fanfiction, and then can't even manage to write anything herself after her financial situation changed. Tara directly compares herself to Meredith saying she was just as good, if not better, but she was just a whiny annoying brat the whole book.

As someone with actual brain damage this didn't hit

I liked how it was written- mixed perspective and timeline- but what was written was kinda meh at times.

3.5 rounded up

Pretty good horror with elements of real history!

A fun period murder mystery with queer characters! Much like the fictional play in the book, discerning audience members will be able to spot the plot twist coming though

I'm so glad I waited for the audiobook!!!! Amazing production the story was great, very eerie, and you don't know who's telling the truth ever!!

Really liked all the twists and turns. Everyone was a suspect at one point. My only qualm is about Hannah feeling SOOOOO bad for Nevil as if he wasn't still a creepy stalker?? Idk still a fun read

Really enjoyed the beginning, was shocked by the end!!! It dragged a little too much for me in the middle but it definitely gives you an eerie sense of foreboding

Needs more gay yearning but I'm invested in the story so will be coming back for the next book

The mystery itself was compelling but there was absolutely no reason for Lisbeth to be brutalized in the first half
I found it difficult to get past that idea and think the original title of the book was more fitting

Murder mystery with a big emphasis on grief.

I felt the connection to The Silent Patient to be a bit unnecessary. Or if it had to stay in, just that Zoe ended up in the Grove too ┐⁠(⁠´⁠ー⁠｀⁠)⁠┌

Still really liked the mystery!

A very funny and quick read!

I'm obsessed I loved this book so much I'm buying a copy for myself

Creepy and confusing, loved the whole thing!

Good idea, horribly executed.
I really wish the writing was better because I see the vision but even for such a short book, I wouldn't waste your time.

ABO Fairytale

Couldn't put it down! The reveal was shocking but kind of abrupt, I wish it could have been fleshed out more but still a great read