hanna's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The last time I was in Berlin, me and my friend were too broke to pay for a hostel for the night, so we spent a few sleep-deprived hours eating at Spätis until we caught the train back home at 4am. So this book brought up good memories.
At first, it was a bit weird to see my capital city from the perspective of a non-German in a language that wasn't German but in the end it added to the charm, the disconcerted-ness of it all.
Zoe and Hailey were fascinating characters and I'm always here for toxic female friendships (call it the all-girls school trauma). While their adventures may seem outlandish, they just true and realistic to Berlin for me.
I didn't 100% like how the story wrapped up but it was still a satisfying ending, clearing up all the spooky parts (and making them all the more spooky through it) and in the end satisfying.
I couldn't put down this book and if you're German and know Berlin or don't know what even happens in the Berlin except for it being Germany's capital, I think you would enjoy this!
At first, it was a bit weird to see my capital city from the perspective of a non-German in a language that wasn't German but in the end it added to the charm, the disconcerted-ness of it all.
Zoe and Hailey were fascinating characters and I'm always here for toxic female friendships (call it the all-girls school trauma). While their adventures may seem outlandish, they just true and realistic to Berlin for me.
I didn't 100% like how the story wrapped up but it was still a satisfying ending, clearing up all the spooky parts (and making them all the more spooky through it) and in the end satisfying.
I couldn't put down this book and if you're German and know Berlin or don't know what even happens in the Berlin except for it being Germany's capital, I think you would enjoy this!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Forced institutionalization, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Vomit, Drug use, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, and Stalking
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content, Infidelity, and Classism
inkstutter's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Blood, Death, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Cursing and Infidelity
Minor: Bullying and Homophobia
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