redwhiteandroyalreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a decent read. I think my main issues were that I didn't find the plot engaging and wasn't interested in any of the characters. It was very easy to read and the plot wasn't necessarily boring, it was fine, the whole thing just wasn't compelling enough for me. The private school setting was very interesting, however, and it was why I picked this one up in the first place. I didn't hate this and I would probably read more from this author, but this particular story didn't stick with me.
katherinew2002's review against another edition
Honestly this book was kinda ridiculous but it was a quick read and that’s what I need in this moment bc I need to read 5(?) more books in the next 3 weeks to meet my goal so let’s gooooooo
stateofiction's review against another edition
slow-paced
4.5
okay this was really good? this was my first Samantha Downing and it's really making me want to read My Lovely Wife in hopes of getting more of this type of writing style.
this is a book I would have trouble telling you about, because it starts off really slow. by the time we're really in it, so many plot points have opened up and so many more start to open up that I wouldn't be able to tell you much. that being said everything does wrap up in the end, so no worries about that.
my only complaint was that it was just a bit too long and dragged in the middle. it's why this is getting a 4.5 instead of a 5, but it didn't hinder my enjoyment really at all.
I definitely feel like you're going to love it or hate it, and I'm happy to say I'm on the love it side. I'd recommend for fans of You with Joe's psychopathic inner monologue and sense of justice.
this is a book I would have trouble telling you about, because it starts off really slow. by the time we're really in it, so many plot points have opened up and so many more start to open up that I wouldn't be able to tell you much. that being said everything does wrap up in the end, so no worries about that.
my only complaint was that it was just a bit too long and dragged in the middle. it's why this is getting a 4.5 instead of a 5, but it didn't hinder my enjoyment really at all.
I definitely feel like you're going to love it or hate it, and I'm happy to say I'm on the love it side. I'd recommend for fans of You with Joe's psychopathic inner monologue and sense of justice.
okinmybook's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.25
bookcasey_champ's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
sharonrhh's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rainysundaybooks's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
karina_salas's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
So basically everyone’s a psycho?
I would’ve enjoyed it more if the police/FBI investigation hadn’t been so frustratingly bad. You’re telling me that the FBI is going to believe anyone’s word without investigating in a rich school full of wealthy students? Not likely. But overall it was still an interesting book.
I would’ve enjoyed it more if the police/FBI investigation hadn’t been so frustratingly bad. You’re telling me that the FBI is going to believe anyone’s word without investigating in a rich school full of wealthy students? Not likely. But overall it was still an interesting book.
catreader18's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book!! You know who the villain is from the first chapter but watching others try to figure it out was the best part of the book. I loved the writing style and the characters.