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sherlene_06's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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? It's complicated
5.0
Holly Jackson never disappoints. She ate this one. I was literally at the edge of my seat with this book, reading it every single moment I had to spare. I even stayed up till sunrise when the book started getting intense. I thought the book was predictable; my prediction being: Red had a secret, but oh this book was an onion. So many layers.
And the ending? Goodness. It hurt. Also I hate Oliver (she wrote his arc so well, I actually despise him)
The writing was beautiful, and the way Red's thoughts were incoherent, and haphazard, it was done so realistically. Like Jackson transcripted the thoughts of a real person. It was hard to get into the book at first, but it began picking up the pace quicker than I had the will to put it down.
And the ending? Goodness. It hurt. Also I hate Oliver (she wrote his arc so well, I actually despise him)
The writing was beautiful, and the way Red's thoughts were incoherent, and haphazard, it was done so realistically. Like Jackson transcripted the thoughts of a real person. It was hard to get into the book at first, but it began picking up the pace quicker than I had the will to put it down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
cande_luvisotti's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
mythicca's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I overall struggled to finish this.
The general plot didn’t interest me and the characters were frustrating. I wish the plot twists had more of a punch to them.
The general plot didn’t interest me and the characters were frustrating. I wish the plot twists had more of a punch to them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Gun violence
Moderate: Death of parent
kaelaaa's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
good book, but kind of predictable
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
emlawley's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Another belting book by Holly Jackson, which I read after loving her A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series and The Reappearance of Rachel Price. Obviously there are some similarities with the female teenage protagonist with a complex inner world, which I really enjoyed and wished I’d read when I was a teen! I love that the story happened over the course of a single night and that so much was packed into that timeframe. I was tense and left guessing right until the end and did not guess the ‘big reveal’. The narration wasn’t as good as her previous books, but that’s me nit picking!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, and Death of parent
alice_in_bookland9's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol
sanskritig's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
mayravansomeren's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
eirelynbird's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
I don’t know how to feel.
That was insane, slightly predictable at certain parts, but still great nonetheless.
Oliver is a prick though and not too upset about his ending
That was insane, slightly predictable at certain parts, but still great nonetheless.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
charlee_'s review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Everyone in this book made me so mad. I genuinely did not like any of them. Although, I do admire how well Holly Jackson used this to her advantage in crafting a story that challenges the innate selfishness of humankind.
It also made me think of 'Midnight' doctor who, which is my favourite episode. So that's a plus.
Overall, not as good as Jackson's other books. But still an enjoyable, engaging, and captivating read.
It also made me think of 'Midnight' doctor who, which is my favourite episode. So that's a plus.
Overall, not as good as Jackson's other books. But still an enjoyable, engaging, and captivating read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, and Murder