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eyeofthedivine's review against another edition
5.0
This book will always really divide opinions I think.
I skimmed a few reviews before reading and the triggers they talk about are true, but I feel like they were touched upon more than dove into in great depth. For some that is enough to be an issue and I do understand that.
I don’t think they could have been left out though as they are key motivations for a lot of the actions taken by these characters.
A lot of people didn't like certain characters in this book, personally I thought considering the environment they're "toxic" traits also made sense so I'm not mad about it. She could have given more to readers about the relationships these kids had together, though I feel like if done it may have bogged down the main plot of the book, so either way I don't think the author would have pleased everyone.
The whole psychic thing is underplayed a lot which I do like because if over used you'd know the ending, so what's the point of reading the book?
All in, it kept me interested in reading, so it is motivating. I didn't see the ending playing out the way it did even with the teasers the reader gets with her visions.
I feel like everyone will have to make their own decisions when it comes to books like these where hard topics are discussed, if it's too much walk away. If you are enjoying it, keep reading. No one but you can make that call. There are plenty of books I've walked away from but mostly due to not holding my attention rather than triggers.
I skimmed a few reviews before reading and the triggers they talk about are true, but I feel like they were touched upon more than dove into in great depth. For some that is enough to be an issue and I do understand that.
I don’t think they could have been left out though as they are key motivations for a lot of the actions taken by these characters.
A lot of people didn't like certain characters in this book, personally I thought considering the environment they're "toxic" traits also made sense so I'm not mad about it. She could have given more to readers about the relationships these kids had together, though I feel like if done it may have bogged down the main plot of the book, so either way I don't think the author would have pleased everyone.
The whole psychic thing is underplayed a lot which I do like because if over used you'd know the ending, so what's the point of reading the book?
All in, it kept me interested in reading, so it is motivating. I didn't see the ending playing out the way it did even with the teasers the reader gets with her visions.
I feel like everyone will have to make their own decisions when it comes to books like these where hard topics are discussed, if it's too much walk away. If you are enjoying it, keep reading. No one but you can make that call. There are plenty of books I've walked away from but mostly due to not holding my attention rather than triggers.
krig30's review against another edition
It just feels really slow. The chapters feel like they are dragging on. May come back to it. But for now it’s a dnf
disenchanting's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
page_karla's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
aspenjstafford's review against another edition
2.0
I enjoyed this. But.... (personal option ahead) I wasn't crazy about the ending. A tad bit underwhelmed, but the reason I gave it such a low rating just because it had so much swearing and I'm not into that.
laurra_'s review against another edition
DNF @ 40%
Literally nothing has happened so far. There is a mystery but no progress has been made at all, no change in any of the characters. I don't care enough to read on or to discover what happened, tbh
Literally nothing has happened so far. There is a mystery but no progress has been made at all, no change in any of the characters. I don't care enough to read on or to discover what happened, tbh
mangoaggy's review against another edition
5.0
wow…just wow. my heart is pounding out of my chest.
update: it’s been a few weeks and this book still lives in my head rent free
update: it’s been a few weeks and this book still lives in my head rent free