ottercorg's review
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I felt this one was sometimes slow, and sometimes confusing. A lot happening, and I couldn't figure out what exactly was going on. But I enjoyed Crosley's writing style well enough, and found the premise compelling.
However. I absolutely hated the ending. So much so that I debated only giving 2 stars.
However. I absolutely hated the ending. So much so that I debated only giving 2 stars.
Spoiler
How the hell is Lola the bad guy at the end? How does Boots get off so easy? Hello? And the sudden death of Clive just falls flat - no pun intended. Just a messy final few chapters, that almost completely ruined the book for me. Good grief.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual content, Alcohol, Cursing, and Death
annoyedhumanoid's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
3.0
it had a killer prologue and a promising concept, but its execution with the titular "cult" was not my favorite. i actively disliked the journey and wanted to abandon it but pushed through. . i wish it leaned more into its mystery and grand conspiracy aspects; that would have made its bordering-on-pretentious philosophical musings on love and the human experience more bearable. the main character always had some snarky quip and after a while it became annoying, a guard put up to forgo genuinely engaging with other characters.
also, i would like to propose that the title should have been Cult Following rather than Cult Classic.
Spoiler
the prologue hinted at some unthinkable wrong Clive committed to earn him his death, but in the end it was more deus ex machinaalso, i would like to propose that the title should have been Cult Following rather than Cult Classic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing, Gaslighting, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Rape, Death, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Excrement, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Vomit, Antisemitism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Ableism, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Terminal illness, Homophobia, Blood, and Cancer
alysereadsbooks's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Was recommended this book on Tiktok and was pleasantly surprised. I enjoy books about the city and New York and found this one fun and vaguely dystopian. It was also weird, but well-written. I was not predicting it would be related to cults, despite the name. I found the ending unsatisfying though and didn't seem like she was really a good fit for Boots.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Sexual content
glammster's review
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Alcohol, Sexual content, and Infidelity
Minor: Sexual assault
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