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coppitz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
geauxgetlit's review against another edition
5.0
What a fun book to read! I am such a fan of dark academia books and this book hit all the right notes, especially when it involves psychology students!
4,5 stars
4,5 stars
lindslay777's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I really enjoyed this and didn’t want to put it down! I figured out the murderer before it was revealed so it didn’t hit as hard for me :/ The writing style made it a fast and easy read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Car accident, and Suicide attempt
maddie_gore04's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
stefans_bookshelf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
4.5
thebookishbrewnette's review against another edition
4.0
I was hooked from page one.
I enjoyed the writing style, characters, and pacing for this book…I definitely felt the “if we were villains” vibe but might have enjoyed these characters a little more. I appreciated how information about the students background and relationships were only disclosed when it was to drive the story forward…and honestly, I still am unsure about how I feel about them as people.
I had an idea of where things were heading at about the 50% mark, but I was still on the edge of my seat until things were resolved and enjoyed the events that led up to the conclusion.
I enjoyed the writing style, characters, and pacing for this book…I definitely felt the “if we were villains” vibe but might have enjoyed these characters a little more. I appreciated how information about the students background and relationships were only disclosed when it was to drive the story forward…and honestly, I still am unsure about how I feel about them as people.
I had an idea of where things were heading at about the 50% mark, but I was still on the edge of my seat until things were resolved and enjoyed the events that led up to the conclusion.
victoriamackay7's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
campinggrandma's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
It read quickly. Mostly was enjoyable. Some plot holes and editing errors that were distracting for me!
missjodi3's review against another edition
3.0
When they all have motive and opportunity… an elite team of academic researchers are thrown into a tailspin to prove themselves innocent when two of their own are murdered on campus. The threads slowly unravel as secrets are revealed through out the investigation …
I really enjoyed this book once I got into it! The first few chapters (maybe about the first 25% or so) took me a minute to get into the story as I struggled a bit to follow all the characters (there are so many haha!) and how they were all connected to each other, but once the murders actually took place it was gripping and fast paced to the finish and I couldn’t put it down!
I’m a sucker for a locked room murder mystery and I have become quite fond of the academia setting in novels too so this one seemed to check all the boxes! I thought the concept was great, the characters were interesting and execution of unravelling the twists was very well done.
I just personally got quite confused attempting to keep up with all the different characters and POVs which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the story. I also thought the ending was somewhat predictable (I sort of had a hunch about 75% of the way in) and thus not was thrillingly suspenseful as it probably could have been.
I would definitely categorise this as more of a Mystery than a Thriller.
All in all it was a good, solid read that any murder mystery fan would be satisfied with.
Thank You to NetGalley for the opportunity to enjoy this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
I really enjoyed this book once I got into it! The first few chapters (maybe about the first 25% or so) took me a minute to get into the story as I struggled a bit to follow all the characters (there are so many haha!) and how they were all connected to each other, but once the murders actually took place it was gripping and fast paced to the finish and I couldn’t put it down!
I’m a sucker for a locked room murder mystery and I have become quite fond of the academia setting in novels too so this one seemed to check all the boxes! I thought the concept was great, the characters were interesting and execution of unravelling the twists was very well done.
I just personally got quite confused attempting to keep up with all the different characters and POVs which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the story. I also thought the ending was somewhat predictable (I sort of had a hunch about 75% of the way in) and thus not was thrillingly suspenseful as it probably could have been.
I would definitely categorise this as more of a Mystery than a Thriller.
All in all it was a good, solid read that any murder mystery fan would be satisfied with.
Thank You to NetGalley for the opportunity to enjoy this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
mandysbooknook's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0