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"First, I'll point out parts of various reviews that I didn't agree with. Confusing Predictable Boring Rushed pace Slow Hard to tell whose point of view you were reading Hard to follow Plot was everywhere Too long of chapters Laziest writing Suspense was a letdown Redundant These are other readers' points of view, and we are all allowed that. I just didn't agree with any of these. It's also funny how contradicting some reviews were to other reviews. Examples: Slow but rushed pace? Confusing but predictable? I did agree with one thing I read. I did get a bit irritated with the same thoughts being repeated over and over by the main protagonist. With the trauma she had endured, it made sense because I tend to repeat thoughts over and over that I just wish would be quiet and leave me in peace. The problem is, it's not fun reading about it. It didn't take anything away from the story, though. I feel like the author was using this story as a commentary about some truly despicable traits our country (and the world) has regarding the rich and powerful using the less fortunate to be their puppets of abuse, telling themselves they're doing these lowlifes a favor. As a less fortunate, I could relate. And I was surprised no one else brought that up. This seemed to be a superficial read to them. I took away stories of sadness, abuse, bitterness, trauma, abandonment, loneliness, regret, mind control, and shame. All of these people were sad whispers of who they could have been if they had been born to a better family or life had been kinder to them. There is also the story of healing, friendship, love, and finding out that you're worth more than you and others thought. Your worth isn't based on the money you have. These people found their worth. This is the story of not just surviving but learning how to live again and not just exist. I'm sad that so many readers missed out on this. Read comments for the rest of my review."

"Not quite what I was expecting, although I really liked where it went. Definitely had Cabin in the Woods vibes! Liked the ending as well!"

"I liked this book, I think it could be a great movie. Cons- took a couple tries to start it, and some confusing long chapters. "

"Fast paced. Multiple pov. Underlying theme of desperation. "

"Soooo good. Perfect for October read!"

"This was not the page-turner I’d hoped it would be. The author spends too much time trailing off into character’s thoughts and back stories. I also thought it was kind of predictable. "

"I did not enjoy this. I was bored and it made no sense. I was reading this for a paranormal murder mystery and it ends up being a weird retelling of the minotaur. The pace felt rushed and there was time to really understand how some things were happening. Would not read again. "

"A great creepy horror read with a plot line I wasn’t quite expecting. Really interesting and a good fall read. "

"I enjoyed my read through, the beginning was a bit slow and normally I don't mind, but it was a little hard to follow at times. I love multiple povs and getting to see the inside of characters' heads, but I feel it was done a little sloppily. It was occasionally hard to keep track of which characters head we were in, luckily it cleared up for the most part the further in you read so I still recommend it if the premise interests you! "

"Not sure if it was because I listened to it, but I just did not feel this lived up to the hype. I was disappointed. Maybe if I read it in a dark cave by myself it would feel entertaining. "