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larryberry's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
faria13's review against another edition
1.0
TW: rape and suicide
So many gross characters. I think the author tried to make the ending uplifting and hopeful. It was just overshadowed by the gruesome murder of a teenage girl who tried to stand up for her friend.
There are better mysteries out there, let this one stay a mystery to you.
So many gross characters. I think the author tried to make the ending uplifting and hopeful. It was just overshadowed by the gruesome murder of a teenage girl who tried to stand up for her friend.
There are better mysteries out there, let this one stay a mystery to you.
hearteyes's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
ceena's review against another edition
3.0
I received this book through Netgalley. All ideas and thoughts about the book below are my own.
Okay, whirlwind of a book.
It was a really interesting read and I enjoyed the flashbacks and the way Flynn thought/acted. Flynn is only 15, so the immature moments make sense and even those I think are written very well, only a few times did I really question him. He has a lot going on, so much stress, that I am surprised he was able to function at all.
I thought the mystery was done VERY WELL and the ending... loved it. I mean... I wish things could have gone differently, but I understand.
Only thing currently really irks me and that is Flynn and Kaz. I think they are great, but Flynn is 15 and Kaz is 19, in college. I just wish the ages were a little different.... I'd prefer 16 & 18. A 4 year difference especially with one of them in college just makes me feel gross-- even more considering the background
---January making it seem like Kaz was hitting on her and we are told 'WOAH! he is older and this is creepy' BUT then when Flynn and Kaz are together it is totally fine???
In the end, I really enjoyed this book and read it rather quickly! I do think it is a good YA book to read and something to explore-- possibly a book club book? -- and I recommend it to people who like mysteries, want to read something lgbtqa+ without it being the main focus of the story, and/or people who can handle reading something involving rape.
Okay, whirlwind of a book.
It was a really interesting read and I enjoyed the flashbacks and the way Flynn thought/acted. Flynn is only 15, so the immature moments make sense and even those I think are written very well, only a few times did I really question him. He has a lot going on, so much stress, that I am surprised he was able to function at all.
I thought the mystery was done VERY WELL and the ending... loved it. I mean... I wish things could have gone differently, but I understand.
Only thing currently really irks me and that is Flynn and Kaz. I think they are great, but Flynn is 15 and Kaz is 19, in college. I just wish the ages were a little different.... I'd prefer 16 & 18. A 4 year difference especially with one of them in college just makes me feel gross-- even more considering the background
---January making it seem like Kaz was hitting on her and we are told 'WOAH! he is older and this is creepy' BUT then when Flynn and Kaz are together it is totally fine???
Spoiler
Also, considering there is rape involved in the story-- statutory rape even, I really REALLY felt uncomfortable with the age gap.In the end, I really enjoyed this book and read it rather quickly! I do think it is a good YA book to read and something to explore-- possibly a book club book? -- and I recommend it to people who like mysteries, want to read something lgbtqa+ without it being the main focus of the story, and/or people who can handle reading something involving rape.
kelly24lox's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
cornmaven's review against another edition
4.0
Flynn Doherty has to contend, all at once, with his girlfriend's disappearance, making the decision to come out to the world as gay because of that disappearance, and figuring out who's responsible for January's missing status. That's quite a lot for a teen boy to navigate, and I found the narrative compelling. It's a thriller and a coming of age story all in one, with Flynn's first person account the anchor. I loved his voice, especially his quirky analogies that made me laugh out loud. He is just a regular kid dealing with some big time stuff. The twist at the end wraps it up nicely.
whatamidoing_rn's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, and Murder
ashloo's review against another edition
3.75
Really didn't feel like the voice of a 15 year old boy. Also, secret abortions for the wealthy are definitely a thing. A couple of pills and a bad night at home would have made much more sense than how this book ended.
eldritchreader's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! It was gnarly and engaging and so easy to slip into.
I thought the ending was not that fantastic (not good, not bad) but then then the ENDING ending - what a twist. I actually loved the way Roehrig rounded it all out.
I thought the ending was not that fantastic (not good, not bad) but then then the ENDING ending - what a twist. I actually loved the way Roehrig rounded it all out.