Scan barcode
wegs's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Murder, and Pregnancy
asourceoffiction's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
3.0
There was an interesting set of circumstances leading each group to the hostel in totally different ways. It set things up to be quite intriguing, and there were some stories I particularly wanted to follow (Savannah's, for example).
The pace slowed a little in the middle, which I guess is a pitfall from having so many interlocking stories that needed a lot of background. And I was invested enough to want to know what was happening, but I felt the change in pace.
By the end I was keen to learn how everyone's story was going to wrap up, though it was a little disjointed because of all the different strands. I enjoyed some of the unexpected connections between characters, and some were downright shocking! It was a fun read but the set up took a while to get used to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Drug use, and Rape
norwegianforestreader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail