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itsheyfay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Honestly not my favorite of the series, but I still love Nate, Janelle, and Vi, and Izzy was a great addition to the group.
But the main mystery was hard for me to stay engaged with and follow. There were too many variables and too many people, so the reveal (while some pieces of evidence made sense) didn’t feel gratifying. Plus, maybe I missed it, but there was no clear motive for the murders.
But the main mystery was hard for me to stay engaged with and follow. There were too many variables and too many people, so the reveal (while some pieces of evidence made sense) didn’t feel gratifying. Plus, maybe I missed it, but there was no clear motive for the murders.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
huntress's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
sar_i's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I would not call this book a standalone. It does deal with its own mystery that is solved by the end of the book but there are many things left unfinished and it ends on a cliffhanger.
There are ten new characters that are well developed and all have unique personalities and intricate relationships. This book heavily focuses on David and Stevie's relationship which almost takes precedence over the mystery over the course of the story and I wish that there was more plot that involved Vi, Jennell, and Nate.
The plot felt very well planned and the atmosphere was wonderful. It truly felt like you were inside Stevie's head.
Would recommend if you have read the first three books of Truly Devious.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, and Blood
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail