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jamierenee98'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
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
lyfrassirwalen's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Drug use, and Death
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Vomit
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Stalking
princessofthepages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Stalking
uhhlexiconic'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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Gaslighting, Stalking, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Drug use, Murder, and Toxic friendship
meganreads7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
If you're a fan of dark academia and scary stories, this should be on your TBR. The only critique I have for the book was that it ended kinda abruptly but otherwise it is a 5/5 stars for me. I was given this book by Macmillian (thank you so much <3)
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Stalking, and Murder
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcoholism and Suicidal thoughts
caseythereader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
📚 Friends, every single YA thriller I've ever read, I hated. I also hate horror movies, I do not like to be purposely scared. Enter THE MARY SHELLEY CLUB. Whew, I could not put this down! I had to know! I guessed wrong! I kept guessing! I trusted everyone, I trusted no one. I loved it.
📚 This book is not only a look at the weird things rich people do to keep busy, but also their classism and racism, plus an exploration of PTSD and the varying ways people cope with it.
📚 I will say, if you like your thrillers to have action on every page, this might not be it for you. But I wanted to see each club member's Fear Test, so I didn't mind a little repetitiveness because it still moved quickly.
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Violence
jainnyreads's review
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
I absolutely loved this book! I have read very, very few thrillers because I don't often like the genre. However, I'd say THE MARY SHELLEY CLUB has blown me away and made me look at the genre differently! It was just absolutely incredible and completely un-put-down-able. I love any Young Adult novel featuring spoiled rich kids causing trouble, and this novel did not disappoint. I also enjoyed the exploration of racial/ethnic and socioeconomic divides throughout.
Additionally, I appreciated Moldavsky's work in handling trauma and grief in the main character, Rachel. Overall, I do wish there were some more answers regarding the revelation of the Mary Shelley Club at the end, but I also think the ending was perfect. Enough to wrap up the story well but leave you wanting more (a sequel perhaps!?)
I confidently recommend this novel to fans of thrillers and those new to the genre. After reading THE MARY SHELLEY CLUB, I fully intend on picking up more of Moldavsky's books!
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, Murder, Stalking, and Violence