cgoldenberg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
3.5
dextersonntag's review against another edition
4.0
Twists
I loved this book! I thought I had it figured out but did not and that’s hard to do! Worth the read
I loved this book! I thought I had it figured out but did not and that’s hard to do! Worth the read
flygirl_01's review against another edition
5.0
Note: please check the content warnings at the beginning of the book (updated one). Content warnings are:
. mental and physical abuse
. drug abuse
. racism
. eating disorders
. self-harm/suicide
It's hard to say much about this novel without giving everything away. All I can say is what follows in this review. Magdalena (who goes by Magda or Lena) did something awful, to the point where she needed to live with her grandparents for the summer. While living with her grandparents, she meets a mysterious boy named Bo. However, not all is as it seems in the town.
The novel tackles difficult subjects, such as drug overdosing, mental health, and making horrible mistakes. The main character has done bad things, and she's not the most reliable narrator. All of this adds to a sense of mystery behind what exactly Magdalena has done to get herself into trouble. I'm still not entirely sure how to feel about Magdalena after finding out what she's done. Along with this mystery, another issue is occurring, one that involves death/murder.
If you're in the right headspace, then I urge you to pick up this book. It's high on the suspense, fast-paced (of course), and you'll second-guess your thoughts with every new piece of information given.
. mental and physical abuse
. drug abuse
. racism
. eating disorders
. self-harm/suicide
It's hard to say much about this novel without giving everything away. All I can say is what follows in this review. Magdalena (who goes by Magda or Lena) did something awful, to the point where she needed to live with her grandparents for the summer. While living with her grandparents, she meets a mysterious boy named Bo. However, not all is as it seems in the town.
The novel tackles difficult subjects, such as drug overdosing, mental health, and making horrible mistakes. The main character has done bad things, and she's not the most reliable narrator. All of this adds to a sense of mystery behind what exactly Magdalena has done to get herself into trouble. I'm still not entirely sure how to feel about Magdalena after finding out what she's done. Along with this mystery, another issue is occurring, one that involves death/murder.
If you're in the right headspace, then I urge you to pick up this book. It's high on the suspense, fast-paced (of course), and you'll second-guess your thoughts with every new piece of information given.
kanaan's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
libraryjen's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
4.0
Twists and turns and some crazy family dynamics; I did guess the final twist before the reveal, but it kept me up past bedtime. If you enjoy a good thriller and an unreliable narrator, give this one a try!
jeannine_'s review against another edition
4.0
Well wasn’t this a twisty and fun story set in the pnw.
emmoeller's review
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5