sophiamini's review
- 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
5.0
characters 10/10. plot 10/10. plot twists 10/10. i came into this thinking i was spoiled so had low expectations but turns out i was half wrong and even if i knew it wOULDNT HAVE MATTERED BECAUSE THIS BANGED. no words truly
(also blushing like a mad man at ravi singh) 💓💓💓
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Bullying, Blood, Alcoholism, Suicide, Kidnapping, Body shaming, Addiction, Abandonment, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Self harm, Rape, Racism, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Mental illness, Grief, Domestic abuse, Murder, Death, Death of parent, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
durrareadsstuff's review
- 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
4.75
IT'S SO GOOD AND HILARIOUS AND THE PACING IS JUST PERFECT PLEASE READ IT!!!!
Especially if you find yourself unable to finish a single work of fiction in months like I did, this book will save you from the abyss! Okay that was a bit dramatic. But seriously, I thought I would be underwhelmed but this honestly lives up to all the hype it's getting.
I really enjoyed Pippa's character. I loved how she's so strong and independent and smart smart, you know? like not justa pretend detective who misses the most obvious details. like you can tell she's very analytical and resourceful and well-read. and the way that this was written, you can feel the adrenaline rush when the characters are theorising or on the hunt (?)
I also loved the friendship between Pip and Ravi and how it gradually turned romantic. Could it have been better? Yeah, maybe. But this book doesn't center on romance and I quite like it that way. It's very subtle and you know, just nice. Sometimes teen mystery/thriller books play too much with romance and making out and stuff that it becomes annoying, and so I really appreciate the lack thereof in this book. They also have perfect chemistry, nothing seems forced or "surface-level" if you know what I mean. I love how they're only co-dependent to an extent. Like, they can exist on their own perfectly fine but the relationship still feels complementary. IT'S JUST SUCH A NICE PAIRING AAAAH
I thought the characters were so well written, each with their own vulnerabilities and every suspect is very um, well, suspicious. I loved Pippa's family and friends, and how they're just really healthy relationships. I just want to know more about them.
I appreciate that the author managed the address some themes pretty well, such as racism, emotional abuse and bullying. (that's just off the top of my head, there's probably more)
There are minor details that I felt weren't completely resolved, but maybe it will be addressed in the coming books? (WHICH I AM SO EXCITED TO READ BY THE WAY) and a few other things I felt were a tad unnecessary, but I'll let it slide. Overall, it's a really really good book.
*oh and it's a bit hard to enjoy when you're reading the ebook, because there are production logs and emails and stuff which would be way cooler on print
Spoiler
I was convinced that Andie was still alive, especially after that whole grandma incident. Also, I thought Naomi was the killer, but ELLIOT?? WOW. I feel kind of stupid for not suspecting him earlier, given my claim that I like mystery books lol. But seriously, I like how the murderers aren't "evil", they're just haunted with their guilt, shame and other strong emotions and didn't deal with them the right way.Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Racism, and Self harm
sajazeaiter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Murder, Sexual assault, and Animal death
Moderate: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Self harm and Body shaming
introverted_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Grief, Death, Murder, and Suicide
Moderate: Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Racism, Vomit, Animal death, Car accident, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Rape, and Sexual violence
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, Terminal illness, Fatphobia, and Misogyny
addysong's review
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Kidnapping, Death, Blood, Child death, and Suicide
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Addiction, Body shaming, Drug use, Bullying, Cursing, Pedophilia, Rape, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit
azqkaban's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Spoiler
barney died.im glad the book wasnt just: murder, death, clues, betrayal. there were some sweet moments in there too, pip with her friends or with her family. it was like a little break and i loved that.
i recommend this book to everyone whos looking for a great mystery with plot twists you cant expect.
Moderate: Drug use, Death, Drug abuse, and Grief
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Gaslighting, Racism, Rape, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Dementia, Fatphobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
lucia_without_j's review
- 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
5.0
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Self harm, Rape, Racism, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Cursing, Child death, Bullying, Blood, Animal death, Vomit, Violence, Suicide, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Mental illness, Injury/injury detail, Eating disorder, Drug use, Death, Cancer, and Body shaming
annawlsnn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Grief, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Vomit, Stalking, Suicide, Body shaming, Child death, Murder, Bullying, and Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Mental illness, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Racism, Kidnapping, Eating disorder, Drug use, Death of parent, Confinement, and Car accident
Minor: Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Dementia, Cursing, Fatphobia, and Terminal illness
hailey_loves_books's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Grief, Drug abuse, Injury/injury detail, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Addiction, Suicide, Mental illness, Stalking, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, Gore, Death of parent, and Cursing
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Car accident, Animal death, Body shaming, and Kidnapping
imaginethisreader's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Kidnapping, Suicide, Blood, Rape, and Murder
Minor: Stalking and Panic attacks/disorders