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chezler24'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? No
4.0
Book 2 carries on where we left off with Book 1, showing our main trio a little shaken up and worse for wear. Quinn, Rust, and Cole all deal with their respective trauma from the event in various ways (anxious fitness drills, continuous scanning of surroundings, and, in Cole's case, asshole behaviour). A lot was happening within this book, but I was here with it overall. Some conspiracy and hoax elements were brewing and keeping Frendo's legacy alive, an almost Michael Myers-esque villain was seen in Arthur Hill (kind of), and the threat of the Internet and its ability to form virtual and physical mobs loomed over the story. Part of me wishes we got to spend more time at Duvall Farms Haunted Hayride and Scream Park (the site of the massacre from the first book). It took such a central role at the beginning, but the final showdown took place nowhere near there. I feel like this book could have knocked it out of the part if it had taken a second to tighten up some of the pov's and maybe saved Arthur Hill for a later book instead of this one. Aside from that, I still really enjoyed the book and the new characters AND I am REALLY excited to see where Quinn will be based on the final scene of the book.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood and Fire/Fire injury
killing_u95'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
wganas4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Transphobia and Police brutality
kikis_a_book_wh0r3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I really love Quinn and the relationship between Cole and Rust. Getting to read more of their friendships/relationships after the horror of the first book was so much fun.
Marta Lee and Izzy .... they were great additions to the story. Hunter was too, although I really wanted to strangle him at times, but I am sure that was the point.... well and Cole when it came to them talking to each other.
I enjoyed this book thoroughly and Jesse does an AMAZING job with the audio books.
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Stalking, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
elysianbud's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
I adore Jerri and I want only lovely, happy things for her...but also I want her in the next book so I guess terrible, awful things will have to happen to her again. Rooting for her! You go, little sister!
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia
czoltak's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Gore, Homophobia, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
imstephtacular's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Torture, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Mass/school shootings and Medical trauma
laurenvoice'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? No
4.5
However, the ending, the showdown, was a tad disappointing compared to the first book. It felt too rushed after the majority of the book was well-paced. Nonetheless, the final chapter left us with many questions and possibilities for the third book, and I am excited to see how that turns out!
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Transphobia
cammaleahh'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Stalking
vixenreader'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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Torture, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Minor: Infidelity and Vomit
Be warned that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), relationship conflict, fraudulent and harmful conspiracy theories, and underaged drinking are explored in this book as well.