Reviews

Dead to You by Lisa McMann

abeaty11's review against another edition

mysterious reflective 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? No

2.75

bree_1019's review against another edition

3.0

Truthfully, I liked the book. It took me less than 24 hours to read so it is quick if you have time. The ending kinda took me by surprise but I wouldn’t say I dislike the book.

erinarkin20's review against another edition

4.0

I had a whole review written for this but it was wiped by gr. With that said, i want to give this 4.5 stars. This is such a heartbreaking story and McMann does such a good job of showing the impact of the abduction on everyone.

I wanted more...felt like I wasn't given the whole story after we find out what has happened. I won't say anything here but I wanted more. I was told that this would be the case. I don't feel like this impacts the story negatively.

Good story and a quick read which is good considering I would not have put it down until I finished.

scrollsofdragons's review against another edition

4.0

An easy quick enjoyable read. I loved it but it ended too abruptly.

joliendelandsheer's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stars

This just broke my heart. Dead to You is an amazing book, one you won't forget easily.
I don't often read realistic fiction, because it terrifies me. Problems like molestation, cancer, abduction, etc. scare me because it can happen to all of us. This book really shows how hard it must be for victims of kidnapping to go back to a life they don't remember. And the ending was just mindblowing!

Definitely recommend this one.

bookclubtrivia's review against another edition

4.0

While it did hold my interest throughout... it sort of feels like the story is just a cool concept. Like, “what if this happened?” But then that’s all there is to it. There’s not like a deeper meaning to the story beyond, “man, it would suck if this happened.” I mean maybe there is, but... yeah.

chelseamh98's review against another edition

4.0

saw this book at my school started to read an was really enjoying it but the last chapter really messed my head I believe that there is a unwritten role between author and reader and I believe that this book not only crossed the line but it destroyed it. apart from that it as amazing and definitely worth a read this book definitely needs a sequel

bubblepricks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Satisfying, quick read. We love Gracie. 

mercipourleslivres's review against another edition

4.0

I love stories about abductions and kidnapping...I"d say 50% of my 'squicky subjects' shelf contains them. This was a fresh take on what it would be like for a child to return home after so many years living with strangers. At first I compared it to a pulpy-male version of "The Face on the Milk Carton" but Ethan, the protaganist was much more realistic and relatable than Janie ever could be. Then came the ending...what a glorious mindfuck.

aschwartz184's review against another edition

4.0

Themes of family and self-identity abound in this YA thriller about a teen boy that was abducted in his childhood. McMann weaves this tale in sixteen-year-old Ethan's voice in a style that is both simple and appealing. The chapters are brief, making it a good recommendation for reluctant readers. This was definitely one of the better written and more original works of realistic teen fiction that I had read in a while. By the second chapter, I was hooked - and the twist ending was full of impact.