goldyyy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gun violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Blood, Gore, Murder, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcohol and Alcoholism
laurenevlyn's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Holly Jackson has quickly risen on the list of my favorite authors with the agggtm and now this. I love the way everything that’s been building up comes together at the end, even though there’s so much. Other authors struggle with plot twists when’s there’s more than a few in a row, but I think it was done wonderfully here. Even though it’s a standalone, I find myself wanting more of Red and Arthur’s story. Also great job making the most insufferable character I’ve ever read (on purpose I know), and keeping his, and the other characters’ flaws consistent throughout. All in all a wonderful read, although it seemed a bit drawn out at times. Great first book of the year!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Death of parent, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Blood, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
Minor: Stalking, Police brutality, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Addiction, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical trauma
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