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avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
As a group of influencers are stuck on a private island for a supposed reality show and cut off from the outside world, their secrets begin to be released and are "canceled" one by one. But why and how are they all connected?
This was a surprisingly good thriller! I had expected it to be more predictable, as most YA thrillers are, especially the first book written by an author. I kind of saw who was doing it but not why, and I mostly didn't trust them, I didn't know they were behind it all. This book had a lot of twists and turns.
An overall excellent thriller, but the MCs weren't very likable.
Extra ratings: Fluff - 0/5 Heartfelt- 3/5 Helpful -NA Horror -1/5 Inspiration -NA Love aka Romance- 2/5 Mystery - 4/5 Predictability -1.5/5 Spice - 1/5 Suspense - 4/5 Tear- 1.5/5 Thrill - 4.5/5 Humor-0.5/5
This was a surprisingly good thriller! I had expected it to be more predictable, as most YA thrillers are, especially the first book written by an author. I kind of saw who was doing it but not why, and I mostly didn't trust them, I didn't know they were behind it all. This book had a lot of twists and turns.
An overall excellent thriller, but the MCs weren't very likable.
Extra ratings: Fluff - 0/5 Heartfelt- 3/5 Helpful -NA Horror -1/5 Inspiration -NA Love aka Romance- 2/5 Mystery - 4/5 Predictability -1.5/5 Spice - 1/5 Suspense - 4/5 Tear- 1.5/5 Thrill - 4.5/5 Humor-0.5/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use
sleeson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. For a debut novel, this wasn't bad. Multiple POV's from different Influencers on an island for 3 weeks. I was intrigued. It is obvious who was not going to make it to the end of the novel. However, this ending is not obvious at all. I did not see any of that unfolding.
Some scenarios in the story are a stretch when it comes to the character's responses and emotions. As mentioned, Worley came up with a very good, yet sneaky and clever ending. Moderate swearing. Moderate Sexual content but not descriptive.
Some scenarios in the story are a stretch when it comes to the character's responses and emotions. As mentioned, Worley came up with a very good, yet sneaky and clever ending. Moderate swearing. Moderate Sexual content but not descriptive.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
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