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greenlivingaudioworm'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
3.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
imstephtacular's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Graphic: Racism and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, and Alcohol
scarlett_f'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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Excrement, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Very raw writing, especially the first fifty pages. But all brings together a well built story and satisfying conclusion. Upper high school or YA recommended.ktdakotareads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Racism, and Violence
ashylibrarian'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
4.75
Brooks also touches on pretty much everything a young adult mystery should touch on. There was drama. There was Romance. There were shady characters. Characters that made you question your judgment.
I had my assumptions about who the killer was about a third of the way through, but with all of the distractions and character perspectives, I could never be 100% sure. I think that part of this was due to all of the POV changes. I don't often love a book that changes POV so much because it feels like it is easy to become lost, but how Brooks wrote the multiple POVs was smart, intentional, and full of depth. Each main character was so dynamic, and the supporting characters fit into the plot like perfect puzzle pieces.
I am always happy to recommend this title to readers!
Graphic: Death, Racism, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual harassment
audreylee'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
3.5
Minor: Gun violence and Violence
ems_rxlibrary'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
Graphic: Violence and Murder
pucksandpaperbacks's review against another edition
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
zombiezami's review against another edition
4.0
There were a few plot threads that felt like they weren’t explored as much as they could have been. The ending also felt abrupt.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Racism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Pedophilia, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
Gangs, incarcerationredroseses's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Graphic: Death and Gun violence
Moderate: Blood and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism, Racism, Violence, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism