dlsmk's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
4.75 in terms of plot and whatnot but a full 5 for how much of a good time I had. This is some good kush. Reminds me of being a teenager again.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Blood, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Abandonment, and Alcohol
beca_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This is definitely overhyped on social media, especially TikTok. This gave me strong Knives out vibes, but luckily it had its own take on it. I struggled to get into this book. Normally with a mystery book I am hooked straight away but this just didn't; I would say that it was probably down to the pacing as I found it to be fairly slow throughout. I think the issue was there was no urgency to the plot which is what normally spurs a Mystery/Thriller forwards. There were also parts which were very predictable especially the ending. On the other hand I did like the characters especially Avery, and the atmosphere of the book was well set.
I'm definitely going to continue with the series as I want to see where it goes next.
I'm definitely going to continue with the series as I want to see where it goes next.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Child death, and Death of parent
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