sydneylex's review against another edition
Remedy was a book I wanted to love, but it just fell short. I was rooting for our MC so hard, but it felt like she truly was so naive. I was yelling at her for a good portion of the book. I suppose it's because she is brainwashed by her mom (and this is a YA novel), but I just felt like she was very immature. I WILL say though, points go to the author for choosing a unique concept covering mental illness.
krcampbell13's review against another edition
5.0
Really good story! I was definitely invested in the main character and her friend Xavier.
sisters26's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Cancer
mistermipsy's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
2.75
This felt like it was supposed to be a mystery but at the same time, it was beyond obvious what the ending would be. So, basically, it's a mystery where the reader knows exactly what's happening on page one, and you just spend the next 250 pages waiting for the mc to catch up. Very little suspense but might still appeal to kids who are a little too into true crime inspired stories
mothpetrichor's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, and Medical content
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Cancer
s_o_f_i_a's review against another edition
1.0
I came into this book with high hopes. And what a letdown!! I mean no offense to the author or fans but really, there was just so much wrong with it. Cara's mom was annoying, and I don't know if the vibe the author was going was creepy and possessive, but she just failed on so many levels. (I'm sorry, [a:Eireann Corrigan|16561|Eireann Corrigan|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1224298099p2/16561.jpg]). Cara herself felt useless, and it was hard to relate to her. Dr. Eric screamed sketchy, and just fell flat. The only character I felt was good was Xavier. He was a nerd (like me) and was so sweet and genuine. Now, for the book. The concept itself was great, to have the mother have munchausen syndrome, but it just fell flat. The book was dragged on WAY too long, and when Cara (finally) discovered that her mother was lying to her about her health, the ending was very quick, and there was no real climatic part. I HATED Cara's mom, and everytime see said something about 'bureaucrats harassing Cara', I wanted to punch the wall. (I nearly did). So, to wrap this up, just no...
foreveryoungadult's review against another edition
Graded By: Brian
Cover Story: Dark Video Game
Drinking Buddy: Um, I’ll Pour It Myself, Thanks
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (language, psychological terror)
Talky Talk: At Least You Have Your…Oh
Bonus Factors: Munchausen by Proxy, Mysterious Loner Nerd
Bromance Status: Group Therapy
Read the full book report here.
Cover Story: Dark Video Game
Drinking Buddy: Um, I’ll Pour It Myself, Thanks
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (language, psychological terror)
Talky Talk: At Least You Have Your…Oh
Bonus Factors: Munchausen by Proxy, Mysterious Loner Nerd
Bromance Status: Group Therapy
Read the full book report here.
ljhind's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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