Dianna (savingsinseconds) reviewed on 7/9/2022 + 52 more book reviews

My initial reaction was that the story made no sense and had too many switchbacks. I also thought it was way too long. After thinking about it, though, I came to appreciate how the author handled the characters, and how she allowed the reader to make a judgment about the "true" ending. I didn't think I liked the book, but after thinking about it, I think there were some good features. The twist on the fairy realm was interesting, and the explanation for Lisa's disappearance was definitely unexpected (but also gross and creepy). As with all of this author's book, I liked the supernatural element.

The characters, especially Phoebe, seemed so dense that it bordered on ridiculous. When we're given backstory on her, though, it's clear that she was raised by a less-than-attentive mother, and already has a complex about being unintelligent. So while it seemed like she was making the dumbest possible decisions, she probably really was firing on all cylinders. The other characters were similarly dysfunctional. I had a hard time understanding why no one was willing to involve the police, but were bent on solving the mysteries of life on their own, but chalked it up to their collective stupidity. The Scooby Doo gang would have done a better job, but again, this crew did not have a lot going for them.

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