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clairophy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was consistently trying to read characters and figure out where the truth lies and the author didn’t make it easy but that’s what made it such a good read! And the switching times and inclusion of a podcast transcript helped set the tone and hook me!
An amazing read.
Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual harassment
alicelt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Grief, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Dysphoria
Minor: Infidelity
my_name_is_not_dayton's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness
jillkaarlela's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Kidnapping, and Alcohol
I think this is pretty tame, around a 12-13+ ratingstormywolf's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, this was a pleasant surprise in a genre I'm not usually keen to pick up. Though the pacing was a little slow at times, the mystery was enticing and the podcasts were a unique way to keep the information flowing such that it kept me reading almost nonstop. I'd highly recommend the audiobook for the podcasts sections, as they were hands down the best case of audiobook production I've experienced in a while, but the transcripts in the text work fine if audio isn't your thing. So if you're in the mood for some Unsolved Mysteries-esque intrigue wrapped up in a tidy YA package, definitely give this one a try.
Graphic: Alcoholism and Grief
Moderate: Death, Drug use, and Racism
Minor: Infidelity and Mental illness
stormywolf's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Unabridged Length: 10.7 Hours
Listened at 1.75x Speed
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, this was a fantastic audiobook experience with a lot of heart and passion poured into it. While it makes sense that the podcast portions would be highly produced, what with them being a key factor of the author's original idea for the book, I was still blown out of the water by just how much time was obviously spent on them. Add in the stellar traditional narration of our two leads, and I have no choice but to rank this as a must-hear audiobook, especially if you enjoy, or have any interest in podcasts. And even if you don't, those sections are only a couple pages long anyway.
Graphic: Alcoholism and Grief
Moderate: Death, Drug use, and Racism
Minor: Infidelity and Mental illness
emileereadsbooks's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Infidelity and Mental illness
caidyn's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I read most of this book in one day because I couldn't put it down. Each part ended with me needing answers to questions, so I just had to keep going to find out. The way it was told was so intriguing. Partially in Anna's perspective -- a nanny who comes in when Zoe's still missing and looks eerily like her; Martina's -- in the present with the fallout of Anna confessing to Zoe's murder and her still trying to get to the bottom of it; and in podcast transcripts.
One of my favorite things about YA mystery is how podcasting has come into it. Some of my favorites have included elements of teen sleuths using podcasts or something to track down things. It really is one of my favorites tropes that authors are doing because the mixed media is just... *chef's kiss*
Anyways, back to this book. It was just a tense ride and I really enjoyed it. I kinda guessed things early but I wasn't for sure about it, so it's not like I was formally predicting things. Just had a thought but was happy to go along with the book as a whole because it was just interesting.
I also will add that I didn't love the conclusion. I felt like it wrapped up a little too neatly, but that was a minor thing. Overall, the book was very enjoyable!
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Alcoholism and Mental illness