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abalderson's review against another edition
3.0
After seeing this one all over Instagram I was really intrigued to give it a go. The plot was both really interesting and unique which I did really enjoy, but I wasn’t blown away.
I really felt for Ola & Micheal throughout the story and it did make me wonder what I would do if I were in the situation. It really shines a light on the effects Social Media can have on the real world and how you have to take everything with a pinch of salt, but how do you know what to trust and what not too? So many points during the storyline I found myself laughing out loud - especially around Ruth who I just loved and always had me laughing but was so loyal to Ola. Her whole friendship group also really showed the best of female friendships which I loved. But I also struggled to believe they were instagram famous?
The ending also gave a small shock factor as I did not expect the twist at the end but I did feel like maybe it could have been a bigger twist to add a bit more of a shock to really leave the reader wondering but at the same time, it was also a really realistic ending that left me feeling a bit on edge as I wondered how many people have actually gone to those lengths?
Overall I would recommend but I do agree with other reviews that it felt like it was written more for a TV series adaptation than to be a standout story.
I really felt for Ola & Micheal throughout the story and it did make me wonder what I would do if I were in the situation. It really shines a light on the effects Social Media can have on the real world and how you have to take everything with a pinch of salt, but how do you know what to trust and what not too? So many points during the storyline I found myself laughing out loud - especially around Ruth who I just loved and always had me laughing but was so loyal to Ola. Her whole friendship group also really showed the best of female friendships which I loved. But I also struggled to believe they were instagram famous?
The ending also gave a small shock factor as I did not expect the twist at the end but I did feel like maybe it could have been a bigger twist to add a bit more of a shock to really leave the reader wondering but at the same time, it was also a really realistic ending that left me feeling a bit on edge as I wondered how many people have actually gone to those lengths?
Overall I would recommend but I do agree with other reviews that it felt like it was written more for a TV series adaptation than to be a standout story.
sakisreads's review
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book had me gasping and yelling 😂
What an incredibly harrowing concept. I wish I could thank Yomi Adegoke personally for writing this 😳
It keeps you guessing until the very end too. There was nary a moment where I was not hooked 🗣️
I thought I had clocked it when Celie started speaking to Ola about Michael, but NO! Aaron? Fucking eh! 😫
Highly recommend this one for an anxiety-inducing book! 4.5 out of 5 stars for me, thank you ✨ Content warnings below!
What an incredibly harrowing concept. I wish I could thank Yomi Adegoke personally for writing this 😳
It keeps you guessing until the very end too. There was nary a moment where I was not hooked 🗣️
Highly recommend this one for an anxiety-inducing book! 4.5 out of 5 stars for me, thank you ✨ Content warnings below!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
abigailwantstoread_01's review
challenging
emotional
fast-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
maregred's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Rape
isobellewis2396's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
akuhlma03's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bookie_rach's review against another edition
Poorly written, waffly and convoluted. I googled the ending and am very pleased I didn't continue reading!
gaderianne's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a hard book to read, and a hard subject matter to tackle. The book focused on online accusations and the fallout that ensues - harassment, lack of trust, and ruined lives. This book tried to come at this topic from many perspectives - what happens if you’re named as an abuser online? What is that fallout like? Something just fell flat for me in this book though. It was a slog to get through. Was it the subject? Maybe. Was it something else? Maybe. Perhaps I couldn’t relate to Ola so resolutely standing by Michael even before he was put on “the list.”