gellyreads's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Very twisty, I didn't see a lot of it coming and I couldn't put it down. Maybe not the best mystery or extremely well written, as I wouldn't know - I was having too much fun reading it. I really didn't expect
Spoiler
Abby to be related to one of the Frat 4 for at all! Although Celeste was shady and the town.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Gun violence, Abandonment, and Death
creepycrawlybookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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? Yes
4.5
This is my first Megan Miranda book, and I loved it. Not the typical fast-paced thriller or crime novel that I often read, it reminded me of Barbara Erskine’s writing, with the use of nature writing and descriptions of place and time. It kept me hooked though, with just enough mystery and tension, and most of the reveals and twists were not ones I saw coming. I can’t wait to read more by the author. The only thing it lacked, which may be due to the setting, was some diversity in the characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Violence, Death of parent, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
julienicole1106's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Death of parent, Grief, Drug use, Gun violence, and Murder
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
The book was okay. The "character development" was more revealed about the character. There were many unanswered questions about Georgia at the end, even though the disappearances were mostly wrapped in a neat little bow, which felt underwhelming. The narration was good though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Cancer and Terminal illness
javafenn's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love Megan Miranda! Her books are quick to get through but so juicy and fun. I love solving the mystery at hand and figuring out who did what. This book was especially fun because everyone had secrets and nothing was what you expected. I did figure out a killer but I was blindsided by another! Defiantly a good suspense read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Stalking
nadia's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
A solid listen for sure! My interest was pretty much sustained the whole way through. Ultimately, it all got a little messy and confusing, at least for me, and I was a left with a handful of: "Wait, so what happened here?" questions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Murder
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Death of parent
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