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emmasrambles's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I did really enjoy this but I have a lot of thoughts! The blurb doesn't REALLY describe the vibe of the book but I can't really explain why without going into spoilers. There were a lot of characters, all of whom I enjoyed reading (everyone was supremely flawed, love it) but we only got the POV of two of the six main teenagers. I guessed one of the main conclusions really early on but I wonder if I would have been left guessing if there had been a wider spread of viewpoints.
I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a mystery book but with the proviso that it is YA and therefore much easier to read with less twists than an adult mystery book. I hadn't realised it was YA before I read it so I was reading WAY too much into every little detail! I didn't trust a single thing any character said 🤣
I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a mystery book but with the proviso that it is YA and therefore much easier to read with less twists than an adult mystery book. I hadn't realised it was YA before I read it so I was reading WAY too much into every little detail! I didn't trust a single thing any character said 🤣
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, and Alcohol
thenovelbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
Lord of the Flies meets Agatha Christie.
When 6 teens go on a week long holiday to a private remote island, mystery awaits as their guide suddenly dies.
When each of their secret phobias start being played out, it becomes about survival when they can't get off the island.
Such a thrilling, un-put downable book, that leaves you holding your breath at everything that happens and makes you wonder how they will ever get off the island.
When 6 teens go on a week long holiday to a private remote island, mystery awaits as their guide suddenly dies.
When each of their secret phobias start being played out, it becomes about survival when they can't get off the island.
Such a thrilling, un-put downable book, that leaves you holding your breath at everything that happens and makes you wonder how they will ever get off the island.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Death, Car accident, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, and Alcohol
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