nixbix_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Once I started, I struggled to put this down! At first glance, Teddy is a dedicated teacher who wants his students to succeed. However, they have to be worthy to get his assistance, and if they aren’t….well, Teddy makes sure karma comes calling. I did find it funny that Teddy is busy putting others sense of entitlement in check when his is let loose. The cat and mouse game that comes out of this was superbly written - the drama, revenge & insanity had me eagerly turning the pages to see what would happen next. There’s plenty of twists and turns in this story, and it had plenty surprises to keep me guessing right to the end.
mssunnyskies's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
jackiesreadingjourney's review
5.0
This thrilling page-turner had me hooked right from the first page! Teddy, the teacher of the year at Belmont Academy, feels it’s his personal job to guide privileged and entitled students towards humility and hard work. How does he do it? By knocking them down a peg or twelve, all while sipping on a cold glass of milk.
At first glance, Belmont Academy seems like any other prestigious school, but when unexplained deaths occur, the mystery deepens. Are these accidents or deliberate acts of murder?
With its multiple points of view, this gripping story will keep you on the edge of your seat. You'll feel a mix of anticipation, anger, and surprise as the twists unfold. It's a tale of entitlement, arrogance, manipulation, and revenge that you won't be able to put down.
The character development, drama, and ending were simply fantastic. This heart-pounding and juicy thriller had me captivated from beginning to end! I can’t wait to read more books by this author!
At first glance, Belmont Academy seems like any other prestigious school, but when unexplained deaths occur, the mystery deepens. Are these accidents or deliberate acts of murder?
With its multiple points of view, this gripping story will keep you on the edge of your seat. You'll feel a mix of anticipation, anger, and surprise as the twists unfold. It's a tale of entitlement, arrogance, manipulation, and revenge that you won't be able to put down.
The character development, drama, and ending were simply fantastic. This heart-pounding and juicy thriller had me captivated from beginning to end! I can’t wait to read more books by this author!
kylanatale's review against another edition
5.0
Teddy Crutcher is a dick and he’s what made this book as good as it was. Without him it would have been a middle of the road mystery/thriller but he makes this book creepy, dark, twisted, funny, and has you rooting for him to fail in every way! Loved my time with this! Super fast read as well!
lisabooksit's review
4.0
Loved this read! Teddy was hilariously horrible. The only reason it wasn't a 5 was the ending just didn't do it for me! I love when Karma delivers over-the-top and that would have made this a perfect dark academia book! It was incredibly awesome regardless and what Teddy puts importance on vs. reality is laughable and enjoyable. I found myself laughing at a few places.
lonelypinereads's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
carlys987's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I wish this had focused a little more on the professor and his interactions with the students because I was expecting a more intimate, small-scope book. But this was still enjoyable!
redwhiteandroyalreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a decent read. I think my main issues were that I didn't find the plot engaging and wasn't interested in any of the characters. It was very easy to read and the plot wasn't necessarily boring, it was fine, the whole thing just wasn't compelling enough for me. The private school setting was very interesting, however, and it was why I picked this one up in the first place. I didn't hate this and I would probably read more from this author, but this particular story didn't stick with me.