energyrae's review
3.0
I really wanted to love this book and while I appreciated the constant back and forth of what was actually happening, there was just too much "no" to love it.
There were a lot of inconsistencies and repeated phrases, a lot of the medical information was just off. As someone with PTSD I do appreciate it when authors include that in their books, but I get picky when the information is less-than. Olivia was made out to be starving while on the run but ate often, she was also at times very immature for an almost 17-year-old, but then her know-how would be well beyond her years.
I felt like Kate's "big secret" wasn't as bad as she or Theo made it out to be and she was treated unfairly because of it (as opposed to Theo who kept a huge amount from Kate, so a giant double standard). Victoria was absolutely awful and I wouldn't keep someone like that in my life.
When I take out the things I didn't like about the book, I see the good in it. The author did do a good job of keeping the reader guessing as to what was going on. I also appreciated how the story was told in alternating viewpoints, as that can get tricky sometimes, but the author did well doing this. Overall a decent book that could be a lot better with some editing.
There were a lot of inconsistencies and repeated phrases, a lot of the medical information was just off. As someone with PTSD I do appreciate it when authors include that in their books, but I get picky when the information is less-than. Olivia was made out to be starving while on the run but ate often, she was also at times very immature for an almost 17-year-old, but then her know-how would be well beyond her years.
I felt like Kate's "big secret" wasn't as bad as she or Theo made it out to be and she was treated unfairly because of it (as opposed to Theo who kept a huge amount from Kate, so a giant double standard). Victoria was absolutely awful and I wouldn't keep someone like that in my life.
When I take out the things I didn't like about the book, I see the good in it. The author did do a good job of keeping the reader guessing as to what was going on. I also appreciated how the story was told in alternating viewpoints, as that can get tricky sometimes, but the author did well doing this. Overall a decent book that could be a lot better with some editing.
lonewolf6693's review
2.0
2.75 stars. What really hurt this book was there were a lot of errors and inconsistencies with plot and especially characters. Gosh there were so many issues with the actual characters themselves and the characterization. It's like this book wasn't edited properly because a lot of things were clearly overlooked. As far as plot, it was basic, highly predictable, and not at all plausible. The whole scenario surrounding the character Olivia being on the run doesn't make any sense. Kate's whole plot and background could have been removed honestly as it added nothing. Overall I feel like the story has potential, but there need to be some real edits and reworking done to the plot and characters.
lsmoore43's review
5.0
I love this author’s books. I have never been disappointed by any of them.
This one definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. Who was doing what and to whom. Who would want to see a young teen hurt or possibly worse and was her dad part of it. This book kept me turning the pages. It kept me guessing up until the end. I absolutely loved it and always look forward to books by Lauren Clark.
This book will draw you in. The characters are great and realistic and you will root for some while wanting others to just shut up. It’s well written. Well developed and full of suspense. Just the kind of book I needed.
A big 5 stars from me.
Thank you again Lauren Clark for a great book.
This one definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. Who was doing what and to whom. Who would want to see a young teen hurt or possibly worse and was her dad part of it. This book kept me turning the pages. It kept me guessing up until the end. I absolutely loved it and always look forward to books by Lauren Clark.
This book will draw you in. The characters are great and realistic and you will root for some while wanting others to just shut up. It’s well written. Well developed and full of suspense. Just the kind of book I needed.
A big 5 stars from me.
Thank you again Lauren Clark for a great book.
cubsfan3410reads's review
5.0
The World Breaks Everyone is a fantastic, roller coaster of a ride book! The twists and turns through the whole story kept me on the edge of my seat! Just when I thought I had things figured out, there was a plot twist.
I loved this book and highly recommend you read it!
I loved this book and highly recommend you read it!
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