kate_lemer's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
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
2.5
I was expecting something a bit more. It has not trumped the show. Could be because I know what will happen and that’s why I find it lacking. There are no usual pet peeves of mine - the characters are well developed, the dialogue is ok. Maybe I could do without the transcripts of the interviews after the fact. However, what makes this book good is that the writers of the TV series could’ve taken it all, and almost copy paste it to create something quite brilliant.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
kimfabienne's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape
hmogie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Domestic abuse, and Bullying
Moderate: Eating disorder
lepetitbookstagram's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence and Domestic abuse
claireswale's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book! I couldn’t put it down and I really liked the characters. Their stories were unique and I audibly gasped at a twist at the end. Would definitely recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape
Moderate: Child abuse
vlund's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
jtlars7's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This has been sitting on my shelf for ages. A quick, tense read that was often unsettling but sometimes funny.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Domestic abuse
Minor: Body shaming and Sexual assault
lauracrawford823's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Even with all of the hype from the HBO series, I didn’t know much about this story. It was challenging to read about sexual assault and domestic violence. But the way the story unfolded was riveting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Domestic abuse
deebee223's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Body shaming, Murder, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
nataliem_98's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was a nice quick read, an intriguing plot which kept the mystery throughout! I also audibly gasped at one particular point!
It was also an interesting look at bullying, school politics, domestic violence and friendship! Some deep themes for an overall lighthearted book!
It was also an interesting look at bullying, school politics, domestic violence and friendship! Some deep themes for an overall lighthearted book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Death of parent, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, and Sexual assault