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topazsky's review against another edition
4.0
It finally got interesting near the end. I didn't love it - thought it was trying too hard to be Gone Girl. But it was okay.
lisabee12's review against another edition
2.0
This book....I’m shaking my head that I ever looked forward to reading it. The writing itself was mediocre at best, the characters weren’t developed and the plot, oy vey. It was really, really bad. Between the major holes in the story to the “twists” thrown in every time the story seemed like it was waffling, the entire book was a huge waste of time. I’m very disappointed (however, it’s not going to stop me from watching the movie, maybe the actors and screen writers could do something more with the premise than the author did!)
jenbanks208's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars - I really enjoyed the storytelling with different POVs and Stephanie’s blog as an additional narrator. Looking forward to seeing the movie.
loverfilmss's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
howifeelaboutbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I took a Saturday “off” of life to read this book in basically one sitting. It might sound shallow to say, but I really liked the slight mommy blogger snark. The storyline was very suspenseful, and it was hard to try and figure out what was really going on and what might happen next. Very nice ending that I won’t spoil.
gringuitica's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. The twists and turn were fun, and the characters all shades of effed-up, but something didn't quite ring true or genuine. Perhaps it was the character development. Maybe it's just me. But the characters didn't quite feel real. Not a one was likeable. And I like even my baddies to be a little bit likeable.
huajin23's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the movie and the book was pretty similar but I didn’t like the ending.
courtneys_reading's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think the movie adaptation is pretty good for this. I mean who doesn't enjoy Anna Kendrik and Blake Lively?
The actual story is interesting but I feel like it doesn't give me enough. Like all that stuff about Stephanie and her brother, what is the point? I feel like it's just added to give her character something interesting but eh. Adds nothing realistically.
Would have preferred a lot more information about Emily and her 'demons' but alas that's not what we got.
Still, if anything reading this made me wanna watch the movie again lol
The actual story is interesting but I feel like it doesn't give me enough. Like all that stuff about Stephanie and her brother, what is the point? I feel like it's just added to give her character something interesting but eh. Adds nothing realistically.
Would have preferred a lot more information about Emily and her 'demons' but alas that's not what we got.
Still, if anything reading this made me wanna watch the movie again lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Addiction and Incest
Minor: Drug abuse, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent