martinaj's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
micaelabroughton's review against another edition
4.0
It is well-paced & suspenseful, with good characters but I wish we had more from Earl and less about Lowell. I wasn't a fan of that portion of the plot but it's necessary to get Emma where she needs to be within the story's context. I HATE Ray. He's an ass, I wasn't a fan of the student-teacher relationship that was inserted for seemingly no reason, along with making Ray Emma's step-brother. It just is unnecessary. The same things could have happened to Emma and Ray without that being the driving force behind their relationship.
ehulit14's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
I really enjoyed this. I liked how the author revealed parts of Emma’s past as the novel went on. The blending of little fantastical elements was fun too
I really enjoyed this. I liked how the author revealed parts of Emma’s past as the novel went on. The blending of little fantastical elements was fun too
drekklin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Gripping, emotionally devastating — hey, listen. I know these words are thrown around for novels like this, but it’s true! The whole last 100 pages had my eyes swelling, with that painful hum of oncoming tears behind them. It’s a well-written, creepy, tense book that has a delicate heart underpinning everything.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, and Transphobia
Moderate: Cancer, Vomit, Drug abuse, Drug use, Blood, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Abandonment and Sexual content
aimtbee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
bujo_planbee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
torihope98's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
5.0
madelinep496's review against another edition
2.0
I don’t think I have ever hated a narrator as much as I have hated Emma. She is absolutely insufferable and genuinely awful person. I also had to continuously check that this book was indeed written by a woman, because the amount of times Emma describes her own breasts was….concerning.
Earl is an absolute angel and, in my opinion, the only redeemable part of this book. Justice for Earl.
Earl is an absolute angel and, in my opinion, the only redeemable part of this book. Justice for Earl.