frogggirl2's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book is an unlikely, unlikeable, messy jumble and it doesn't succeed at the surreal or more realistic elements. Neither the plot nor the characterization is at all believable.
charliepeculiar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
5.0
kumquats87's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
martinaj's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
micaelabroughton's review against another edition
4.0
It is well-paced & suspenseful, with good characters but I wish we had more from Earl and less about Lowell. I wasn't a fan of that portion of the plot but it's necessary to get Emma where she needs to be within the story's context. I HATE Ray. He's an ass, I wasn't a fan of the student-teacher relationship that was inserted for seemingly no reason, along with making Ray Emma's step-brother. It just is unnecessary. The same things could have happened to Emma and Ray without that being the driving force behind their relationship.
ehulit14's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
I really enjoyed this. I liked how the author revealed parts of Emma’s past as the novel went on. The blending of little fantastical elements was fun too
I really enjoyed this. I liked how the author revealed parts of Emma’s past as the novel went on. The blending of little fantastical elements was fun too
drekklin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Gripping, emotionally devastating — hey, listen. I know these words are thrown around for novels like this, but it’s true! The whole last 100 pages had my eyes swelling, with that painful hum of oncoming tears behind them. It’s a well-written, creepy, tense book that has a delicate heart underpinning everything.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, and Transphobia
Moderate: Cancer, Vomit, Drug abuse, Drug use, Blood, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Abandonment and Sexual content
aimtbee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
2.75
bujo_planbee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
3.75