jackiesreadingjourney's review against another edition
5.0
This thrilling page-turner had me hooked right from the first page! Teddy, the teacher of the year at Belmont Academy, feels it’s his personal job to guide privileged and entitled students towards humility and hard work. How does he do it? By knocking them down a peg or twelve, all while sipping on a cold glass of milk.
At first glance, Belmont Academy seems like any other prestigious school, but when unexplained deaths occur, the mystery deepens. Are these accidents or deliberate acts of murder?
With its multiple points of view, this gripping story will keep you on the edge of your seat. You'll feel a mix of anticipation, anger, and surprise as the twists unfold. It's a tale of entitlement, arrogance, manipulation, and revenge that you won't be able to put down.
The character development, drama, and ending were simply fantastic. This heart-pounding and juicy thriller had me captivated from beginning to end! I can’t wait to read more books by this author!
At first glance, Belmont Academy seems like any other prestigious school, but when unexplained deaths occur, the mystery deepens. Are these accidents or deliberate acts of murder?
With its multiple points of view, this gripping story will keep you on the edge of your seat. You'll feel a mix of anticipation, anger, and surprise as the twists unfold. It's a tale of entitlement, arrogance, manipulation, and revenge that you won't be able to put down.
The character development, drama, and ending were simply fantastic. This heart-pounding and juicy thriller had me captivated from beginning to end! I can’t wait to read more books by this author!
kylanatale's review against another edition
5.0
Teddy Crutcher is a dick and he’s what made this book as good as it was. Without him it would have been a middle of the road mystery/thriller but he makes this book creepy, dark, twisted, funny, and has you rooting for him to fail in every way! Loved my time with this! Super fast read as well!
lisabooksit's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this read! Teddy was hilariously horrible. The only reason it wasn't a 5 was the ending just didn't do it for me! I love when Karma delivers over-the-top and that would have made this a perfect dark academia book! It was incredibly awesome regardless and what Teddy puts importance on vs. reality is laughable and enjoyable. I found myself laughing at a few places.
lonelypinereads's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
3.75
carlys987's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I wish this had focused a little more on the professor and his interactions with the students because I was expecting a more intimate, small-scope book. But this was still enjoyable!
redwhiteandroyalreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a decent read. I think my main issues were that I didn't find the plot engaging and wasn't interested in any of the characters. It was very easy to read and the plot wasn't necessarily boring, it was fine, the whole thing just wasn't compelling enough for me. The private school setting was very interesting, however, and it was why I picked this one up in the first place. I didn't hate this and I would probably read more from this author, but this particular story didn't stick with me.
katherinew2002's review against another edition
Honestly this book was kinda ridiculous but it was a quick read and that’s what I need in this moment bc I need to read 5(?) more books in the next 3 weeks to meet my goal so let’s gooooooo
stateofiction's review against another edition
slow-paced
4.5
okay this was really good? this was my first Samantha Downing and it's really making me want to read My Lovely Wife in hopes of getting more of this type of writing style.
this is a book I would have trouble telling you about, because it starts off really slow. by the time we're really in it, so many plot points have opened up and so many more start to open up that I wouldn't be able to tell you much. that being said everything does wrap up in the end, so no worries about that.
my only complaint was that it was just a bit too long and dragged in the middle. it's why this is getting a 4.5 instead of a 5, but it didn't hinder my enjoyment really at all.
I definitely feel like you're going to love it or hate it, and I'm happy to say I'm on the love it side. I'd recommend for fans of You with Joe's psychopathic inner monologue and sense of justice.
this is a book I would have trouble telling you about, because it starts off really slow. by the time we're really in it, so many plot points have opened up and so many more start to open up that I wouldn't be able to tell you much. that being said everything does wrap up in the end, so no worries about that.
my only complaint was that it was just a bit too long and dragged in the middle. it's why this is getting a 4.5 instead of a 5, but it didn't hinder my enjoyment really at all.
I definitely feel like you're going to love it or hate it, and I'm happy to say I'm on the love it side. I'd recommend for fans of You with Joe's psychopathic inner monologue and sense of justice.