scaredydork's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cloreadsbooks1364's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is a paranormal book that will leave you in shock....
This book is medium paced, I think around a month and a half passes from the start to end, but it's never mentioned. The beginning was quite confusing, but after 50 pages or so I understood what was happening.
The plot was extremely unique, I've definitely never read anything like it. A girl who is connected in some way to future-reading violence-loving paranormal creatures? Very interesting!
The characters were as developed as they needed to be. If more had been told, the book wouldn't be as gripping. Daisy was a fantastic protagonist, and I quite liked Nina.
I was delighted with the queer rep, a bi protagonist, sapphic sc, and enby sc. Megan, the non-binary friend of Daisy, speaks of the way people are transphobic to them, which was surprising considering it didn't link to the book's themes, but refreshing to know that authors aren't shying away from real issues even when they aren't plot-central.
This book is medium paced, I think around a month and a half passes from the start to end, but it's never mentioned. The beginning was quite confusing, but after 50 pages or so I understood what was happening.
The plot was extremely unique, I've definitely never read anything like it. A girl who is connected in some way to future-reading violence-loving paranormal creatures? Very interesting!
The characters were as developed as they needed to be. If more had been told, the book wouldn't be as gripping. Daisy was a fantastic protagonist, and I quite liked Nina.
I was delighted with the queer rep, a bi protagonist, sapphic sc, and enby sc. Megan, the non-binary friend of Daisy, speaks of the way people are transphobic to them, which was surprising considering it didn't link to the book's themes, but refreshing to know that authors aren't shying away from real issues even when they aren't plot-central.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gore
Moderate: Blood, Sexual assault, Transphobia, and Self harm
Minor: Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Racism
thesingingbook's review
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- 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
2.5
andream0885's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lauraslittlebooknook's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I’m gonna try and keep this spoiler free!!
We follow Daisy and Nina, two young woman (15 and 16, respectively) who are trying to navigate their experiences of trauma and the impact this has on their lives.
The story is haunting and atmospheric, and Sullivan managed to balance the eerie and creepy with the seriousness of experiences of trauma to deliver a really relatable and bingeable read.
I’m addition, the story is effortlessly inclusive, with a Bi FMC and non-binary best friend, which is wonderful to see, especially in YA novels.
I will say that this is a little on the “Young” side of YA and I did find the writing and dialogue to reflect that, however once I got into the writing style I was hooked to the story.
This is one I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quick, suspenseful read through the spooky season.
(There are some serious themes in this book, so you may want to check trigger warnings before jumping in)
We follow Daisy and Nina, two young woman (15 and 16, respectively) who are trying to navigate their experiences of trauma and the impact this has on their lives.
The story is haunting and atmospheric, and Sullivan managed to balance the eerie and creepy with the seriousness of experiences of trauma to deliver a really relatable and bingeable read.
I’m addition, the story is effortlessly inclusive, with a Bi FMC and non-binary best friend, which is wonderful to see, especially in YA novels.
I will say that this is a little on the “Young” side of YA and I did find the writing and dialogue to reflect that, however once I got into the writing style I was hooked to the story.
This is one I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quick, suspenseful read through the spooky season.
(There are some serious themes in this book, so you may want to check trigger warnings before jumping in)
sineadcstories's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
all_books_great_and_small's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
eadaoinc's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
bookaneer808's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Daisy says -
I always thought that hauntings began with houses. They don't, of course. It's people, isn't it. They begin with people.
Daisy has a shadowy past, full of pain and loss and fear. She has locked away the things that haunted her as a tiny girl, but now it looks as though they've returned...but this time it's her sister Nina who is their target.
Absolutely gripping YA, beautifully written with such a core of emotional truth you are completely captured by Daisy and Nina's struggles.
The tension builds and builds, the threat escalating unbearably until the painful mathematics of desperation causes events to explode.
Devastating ending, with twists I didn't see coming; I did not want the book to end.
I always thought that hauntings began with houses. They don't, of course. It's people, isn't it. They begin with people.
Daisy has a shadowy past, full of pain and loss and fear. She has locked away the things that haunted her as a tiny girl, but now it looks as though they've returned...but this time it's her sister Nina who is their target.
Absolutely gripping YA, beautifully written with such a core of emotional truth you are completely captured by Daisy and Nina's struggles.
The tension builds and builds, the threat escalating unbearably until the painful mathematics of desperation causes events to explode.
Devastating ending, with twists I didn't see coming; I did not want the book to end.
emzcbee's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5