Reviews tagging 'Murder'

When by Victoria Laurie

5 reviews

laurenevlyn's review

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

LOVE LOVE LOVE (that endinggggggggggggggg omg) Okay so there were actually a lot of moments where I got really mad at the characters because I thought they were being stupid (they were) but they got more common sense as the book went on. You kinda have to suspend ur disbelief when it comes to the ending and certain parts of the judicial system/ legality of things that appear in the book, but I try not to take my books too seriously, so it didn’t bother me that much. If you love literally bare-bones romance subplots that actually work and are believable despite the minimal time allotted to the relationship development, then this is the book for you. In fact, one of this books best qualities is the way it sets certain scenes and plot points up early on. Nothing comes out of no where, and the plot twist was surprising without feeling like it had no build up. Overall amazing book I really enjoyed it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content

Minor: Cancer and Terminal illness

taliatalksbooks's review

emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

When by Victoria Laurie was a quick and interesting read from the very first page. I really loved the concept, and though I felt like some of the scenes were a little extreme (specifically surrounding the investigation), it is definitely worth the read. This combined two of my favorite genres, scifi and murder mystery, which was even more exciting. I wish this book had leaned a little harder into the science fiction aspect (meaning, WHY does she see the dates?) but otherwise it was really entertaining while still addressing some heavy topics of alcoholism and mortality. Like I said, some of the interrogations felt really blown out of proportion, and the transition between them did few a little brisk, but I think overall this novel handled its pacing pretty well for the length. I think that this is a great YA read, and I would highly recommend checking this out if you’re a fan of murder mysteries especially.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Alcoholism, Addiction, Blood, Child death, Kidnapping, Police brutality, Alcohol, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Murder, Bullying, and Injury/Injury detail

elisweets's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Honestly, I read this book with-in a couple of hours. I didn’t even put it down. I always find concepts like this interesting… knowing when someone or yourself would die. Now, add that on top of a murder mystery filled with trauma and suspense, then all it is missing is a bow.
I personally didn’t know who the killer was until the author was ready for us to know, and I was so shocked. I didn’t even suspect them, which I loved. It was the person least suspected and showed how evil sometimes is really good at hiding. I also loved the fact that the author did a good job tying up all the loose ends. By the end I didn’t really have too many questions or concerns. Thoroughly enjoyed!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Stalking, and Violence

Moderate: Kidnapping, Medical content, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Cancer, Confinement, Gaslighting, Police brutality, and Panic attacks/disorders

theklutzybibliophile's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Death

Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Death of parent, Grief, and Murder

Minor: Cancer, Fire/Fire injury, and Panic attacks/disorders

valyn_grebe's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Death

Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Child death, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Stalking

Minor: Cancer, Gun violence, Rape, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, and Vomit