bymo's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
for a book that only has two characters, the romance was a bit shallow, like it felt they had more chemistry before they knew each other
still a very enjoyable read, solid 4 stars
still a very enjoyable read, solid 4 stars
ccolhe's review
3.75
such a fun read, i really enjoyed the beginning and radio-show chapters. ending was kinda wack but in a "good but i don't really understand what's going" way. also the author was like 18 when she wrote this????
caleighcap's review
4.0
ate this up like trader joe’s peach yogurt. its really good but you’re left wanting more.
clack's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The author has a lot of potential and a tremendous gift for creating a sense of unease and eeriness. I do think this book would be better appreciated by a younger audience than I, but it still had moments that struck me, where anguish and emotional heaviness was written beautifully. Overall, the universe is a delighful curio and I long for more answers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, and Blood
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Death of parent
friedowls's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
lolajh's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
First off, the author was like fucking eighteen or younger when she wrote this???? And that is so fucking amazing. I could never think of being capable of writing a book of this length at that age. It’s truly something admirable and I am so incredibly impressed.
As a book itself, it did fall short slightly in my opinion, mainly because of the ending; it just felt a bit unfinished. What I did like is that I did not at all expect the plot to develop as it did. The monsters were kind of underdeveloped in their whole history and existence but that’s okay, they were still very intriguing, and I loved that some of them were nice. Jeremy kinda freaks me out, but Victor is awesome.
And the setting was sick!!! Post apocalypse, being one of the only humans left alive (maybe???), and having to develop all these skills was so cool. Like all the engineering, building a camera and computer from scratch, the radio stuff, all of it was really cool to read.
Characters were lovely too. Just funny, dorky lesbians in their twenties trying to survive on their own. Overall a fun read!!! Liked it a lot
As a book itself, it did fall short slightly in my opinion, mainly because of the ending; it just felt a bit unfinished. What I did like is that I did not at all expect the plot to develop as it did.
Spoiler
I knew Rachel and Lauren were going to eventually meet and fall in love, but I didn’t expect Lauren’s whole mindfuck situation going on. I definitely felt like even just one extra chapter could have been provided to see how Lauren’s mind really was after the cave, but oh well. That plot point was definitely quite confusing to read, and I’m still not sure I understand what even happened to her. She got hit with weird monster light and started having visions and turning into light??? Why was Rachel wanting to tear Lauren’s eyes out never revisited???Spoiler
and why they have weird angel halos and shootable light beams and weapons and stuff?Spoiler
poor babyAnd the setting was sick!!! Post apocalypse, being one of the only humans left alive (maybe???), and having to develop all these skills was so cool. Like all the engineering, building a camera and computer from scratch, the radio stuff, all of it was really cool to read.
Spoiler
I’m only slightly iffy about Rachel getting Lauren’s coordinates, that wasn’t really explained much.Characters were lovely too. Just funny, dorky lesbians in their twenties trying to survive on their own. Overall a fun read!!! Liked it a lot
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Gore
raineydayreads's review
2.0
ok, i think 2 stars might be harsh - generally this was a decent book, and i did enjoy it to an extent, so lets call it 2.5 - but there were little bits in it that kind of threw me off :(
i was super pumped about this, like self published independent authors?? hell yea!! but its a shame that it was a little lacking in some areas. there were parts where the story felt a little disconnected, with things happening just because, and there a lot of little bits happening in between that made it a bit jumpy overall
and the ending?? what was happening?? i feel like i missed some crucial information somewhere. what was the deal with the last place they went?? what did it mean??? it ends so quickly and we get no answers and its kinda frustrating
its a shame, i was super excited about this one. its not awful, and makes for a decent read to pass the time, but thats all id have it for
i was super pumped about this, like self published independent authors?? hell yea!! but its a shame that it was a little lacking in some areas. there were parts where the story felt a little disconnected, with things happening just because, and there a lot of little bits happening in between that made it a bit jumpy overall
and the ending?? what was happening?? i feel like i missed some crucial information somewhere. what was the deal with the last place they went?? what did it mean??? it ends so quickly and we get no answers and its kinda frustrating
its a shame, i was super excited about this one. its not awful, and makes for a decent read to pass the time, but thats all id have it for
badwolff's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
virgilsaeneid's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75