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melody_t's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Murder, and Alcohol
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
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+ ratingchipwich's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
THIS. THIS WAS EVERYTHING WE WERE LIARS WANTED TO BE. "I Killed Zoe Spanos" is now probably my new all time favorite book. no, i am not lying, yes, this was INSANE.
this book follows our main character anna, who's new in the hamptons nannying for a fucking loaded family. she literally stays in their GUEST BEACH HOUSE, and sketches next to the INFINITY POOL at night. she comes from brooklyn, and is trying to recover from years of alcohol abuse and pretty toxic relationships. anna thinks that if she just ignores that her life in brooklyn was a thing, it just wouldn't exist anymore. the writing does such a good job of portraying anna's unreliable narration very early on with her odd decision making and clear confusion of who she actually is.
once she spends more time at this rich town, she realizes something is off. she keeps getting odd rushes of nostalgia, and people are consistently mistaking her for the girl that had gone missing on new years, zoe spanos. THE NOSTALIGIA RUSHES? THE WRITING ON THOSE SCENES WAS IMMACULATE. ESPCIALLY THE FIRST SCENE IN THE ICE CREAM SHOPPE?? I FELT JUST AS CONFUSED AS ANNA AND IT WAS AWESOME!!!
she meets a "mysterious boy next door" soon after, which was immediately where i was scared this book was going to immediately go downhill. the best part? anna has an unrequited/kinda-sorta-maybe requited crush on caleb, BUT IT HAS ALMOST NO IMPACT ON THE PLOT. ITS JUST TO ADD TO THE WHOLE FEELING THAT ANNA IS BEING TRICKED BY THE ENTIRE TIME/NOT REMEMBERING SOMETHING SHE'S SUPPOSED TO, AND REALLY MAKE HER BREAKDOWN SCENE SO MUCH BETTER.
i don't know how to get into this book without spoilers, but be warned- the twist is CRAZY. this isn't really a whodunnit mystery, because we literally get a confession (even if spotty) to the murder by anna in the beginning chapter. the whole book is really just about why anna feels such a connection to the hamptons without have ever been there before, why she confessed, and why everybody keeps mistaking her for zoe. WHICH BY THE WAY, WHEN IT ALL COMES TOGETHER, IT'S SO SATISFYING AND JUST MAKES SO MUCH SENSE?!? GOD IT WAS SO GOOD I NEED EVERBODY TO READ THIS BOOK I'VE BEEN TRYING TO BE SERIOUS BUT HOLY SHIT I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Death, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
mo345's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infidelity
kaylaaa'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
3.25
Moderate: Alcoholism
viljahe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Murder, and Alcohol
ne0n_ange1'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? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Racism, and Grief
Minor: Cursing, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Vomit, Death of parent, and Murder
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
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