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aesa1993's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
francisabernathyenthusiast's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aside from chelsea g. summer’s dorothy daniels in a certain hunger, i have never felt myself rooting and liking a murderer quite so much. i support women’s rights but i also support women’s wrongs!!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Rape, and Murder
brimclala's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use and Sexual assault
grettypop's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5 stars! woww
Ruby is being accused of her late husband's murder. Which is outrageous, because she obviously didn't kill her own husband! But.... She did kill others....
The book runs on two story lines. One is right now, as she is sitting with the detective, being accused. And another, running us through her whole life starting childhood, and her other murders. To top it all, Ruby is a therapist - she prides herself on knowing people and judging them correctly.
I was taken by this incredibly fast-paced novel! It plays it Miami too, making it a great summer read. Ruby is so dang likeable, that the murders of her past feel basically justified. The people she has offed seem like they had it coming. I found myself loving her, and rooting for her, despite everything going on.
HIGHLY recommend!
Ruby is being accused of her late husband's murder. Which is outrageous, because she obviously didn't kill her own husband! But.... She did kill others....
The book runs on two story lines. One is right now, as she is sitting with the detective, being accused. And another, running us through her whole life starting childhood, and her other murders. To top it all, Ruby is a therapist - she prides herself on knowing people and judging them correctly.
I was taken by this incredibly fast-paced novel! It plays it Miami too, making it a great summer read. Ruby is so dang likeable, that the murders of her past feel basically justified. The people she has offed seem like they had it coming. I found myself loving her, and rooting for her, despite everything going on.
HIGHLY recommend!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Stalking, Murder, and Gaslighting
megbee95's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Murder
Minor: Abortion
soobooksalot's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Meet Ruby Simon.
She's easily one of the most absorbing characters I've met this year.
Sociopathic, to be sure. But you can't look away.
Blood Sugar is a fantastic suspense portrait of a serial killer. It's not a whodunnit - we know who done what, starting in the first chapter - but a who else. And why!
I'll definitely be watching for more from author Sascha Rothchild. I haven't seen Blood Sugar on social media very often, but I highly recommend giving this lesser-known and tightly-written read a go.
She's easily one of the most absorbing characters I've met this year.
Sociopathic, to be sure. But you can't look away.
Blood Sugar is a fantastic suspense portrait of a serial killer. It's not a whodunnit - we know who done what, starting in the first chapter - but a who else. And why!
I'll definitely be watching for more from author Sascha Rothchild. I haven't seen Blood Sugar on social media very often, but I highly recommend giving this lesser-known and tightly-written read a go.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I was extremely into this, and I'm really interested in reading more by this author. I thought it unfolded really interestingly, and I absolutely did not expect to sympathize with this main character, but I liked her?? A really fun read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Animal death, Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Violence
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Animal death and Child death
minimicropup's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Atmosphere: 👌
Mostly Miami Beach setting paired with feel-it, see-it writing. Immersive even though we are also deep in our MCs mind and viewpoint.
Main POV: 👌
TLDR; a morally grey serial killer. Our MC is complex, open-minded, intuitive, loving, empathetic, perceptive, intelligent…but also judgemental, protective, quick to act, technically evil, and the type of person who will step up to fix a problem when society doesn’t seem to have a good (or legal) solution.
Growls and Howls: 🐺
I think if you don’t identify with, like, or appreciate the MC then this book will not be fun at all for you. I think that because the murders are not the focus; the thriller aspects come from caring about the MC and what happens to them.
Cred Rating: 👍
Plausible to realistic depending on the era and forensic competence. The plotting around key witnesses near the end seemed a bit convenient but not unbelievable necessarily. A serial killer like this seems a fantasy - I don’t think the human mind has managed to balance being ‘moral and murderous’.
Show’n’tell: 👌
Show and tell exactly how I like it. Tell me when it’s necessary, otherwise show me everything. Like a captivating kindergarten session where you go home and play school after.
Show and tell exactly how I like it. Tell me when it’s necessary, otherwise show me everything. Like a captivating kindergarten session where you go home and play school after.
Reading Journey: 👍
Meandering evening summer drive alone with the windows down
Great match if you like:
-literary fiction vibes with a side of thriller/suspense from false accustion
-exploring complexities of growing up, families, relationships, friendships, and grief
-character study from childhood to adulthood
-antihero elements (haven’t we all pondered if we could act on “I could just kill ___” if we knew we’d get away with it?)
-thought-provoking discussion points on morality and what to do with incurable abusers
-legal thriller elements (defendant focus)
Vibes: 🥰🫢🥳
Format: Library E-book via Libby
Format: Library E-book via Libby
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Chronic illness, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Medical content
chronic illness refers to type 1 diabetes and animal death is natural death of a pet (not from cruelty).slmellen's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder