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thecoolestmoe's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
I think there is a lot of good in this book but I won’t lie I did get a bit lost a few times. I was listening to the audiobook and I think that made it a bit hard to keep all of the characters and their specific plots straight. However, I do think this book is well worth the read and I may pick it back up in physical form to re-read when I have the chance!
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
cameronpetrovich's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Mass/school shootings, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Addiction
ashcrash's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Gore, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Racism, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
eegrasse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
hawkguyscoffee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Rape, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Violence, Vomit, Religious bigotry, and Outing
brewsandbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
folkmare's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
This book is ultimately about internalized homophobia, toxic masculinity, and small town secrets closing the walls in around you. I won't spoil anything but I saw a review that called the supernatural elements a "twist" that happened 3/4ths of the way through, but I gotta say that that person just wasn't paying attention. There is spooky shit happening from chapter one, and it's not even that subtle.
I don't know. I really loved this. I thought the crime/thriller mystery elements were really well balanced with the horror-elements and the world building. I found the characters compelling even if they're not "likeable," and I couldn't stop reading it.
Note: I'm adding content warnings but the warnings themselves might spoil the book somewhat.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, and Homophobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Mass/school shootings
Minor: Suicide