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Violence
Some
Deaths, violence references, thriller tension
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
Dating/romantic context, closed-door
Substance Use
None
No notable substance use
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
Killer psychology, unreliable narration, manipulation
What this book is about
Sydney's dates keep ending up dead. A dark romantic thriller that plays with the idea of 'red flags' in dating. McFadden's darkly comedic tone is more present here than in her other books, but the psychological content is still extreme.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Multiple character deaths throughout
Extreme psychological twist ending
Unreliable narration that recontextualizes the entire story
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