Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Bad Blood by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

79 reviews

_marycappiello3's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

sopherdopher's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

I read these books because they seemed like fun. Ridiculous in concept but something I could read without thinking much. Teens recruited by the FBI and solving crimes, which seem to always connect to their personal baggage! Sure! The first two delivered in that, and wrapped up the love triangle pretty quickly which was a nice sign. But the complete shift in the third book is baffling? And the ending of the fourth book is so unnecessary and awful?? It felt like a soap opera, with too many characters and everyone related and murdering one another. The last two books felt like a different series than the first two. I'm not sure what teenager I would ever recommend this series to.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Torture, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Self harm and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Rape

rinku's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Torture, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Animal death

meganemarshall's review

dark 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? No

4.25

This was a satisfying conclusion for the series. There were mysteries within mysteries, and it really kept my attention. The whole secret society thing is a bit much, but it works for a YA book. 

The series as a whole is a 4 star series.
It was a fun time. I loved Sloane. She's definitely the best character. Dean and Michael were a bit too tropey. Rich bad boy and bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Dean was kinda bland. I liked the Michael of the first two books, but he disappeared after Cassie didn't choose him. I still don't like Lia. Even with her back story, she is an awful person. Cassie was a fine narrator, just fine. 

The Inheritance Game series has been on my TBR. If it's just as twisty as this series, I'll be picking them up soon.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Murder

Moderate: Kidnapping and Stalking

Minor: Domestic abuse and Rape

myahthebookfiend's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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

another day, another slay. absolutely adored this. amazing finish to the series. no complaints.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death

victoria_elaine's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-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? N/A

4.5

This ending was actually insane. I’m so close to giving this 5 ⭐️, but some of the plot line as far as the mystery goes was hard to follow because of how complex it was. HOWEVER, honestly the last 100 pages were nail biters and I could NOT put it down.

I CANT BELIEVE THE DIRECTOR OF THE FBI WAS IN THE MASTERS???

Living for Dran and Cassie. I need more 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 p.s. violence-related trigger warnings y’all please check

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Torture, and Murder

Minor: Rape and Sexual assault

biaaaa's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book lost me a little bit ngl. I think it was trying to fit way to many plot lines. 

But the last few chapters totally redeemed the entire book for me! Even though this isn't my favorite book of the series it is for sure my favorite plot twist, i never saw it coming!!!

I'm kinda sad to be saying goodbye to this characters and universe, but it was a good ending to the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Torture, and Murder

Minor: Rape

lottie_j's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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

5.0

This is one of the best series I’ve ever read!!! It was so good and I’m so sad that it’s over 🥹 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

p2evavaras's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I was hoping to see Cassie grow a little more as a character and while there were quite a few interesting moments to her and the discovering of her psyche, it almost fell a little flat. I also felt like

the relationship between Dean and Cassie wasn't solidified enough to be taken as seriously as it was. It almost was like the author was making hints that they would not stay together but ultimately they did.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Slavery, Blood, and Murder

emisbooks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

i loved this series. the characters were distinct and well developed. the writing was incredibly exciting. 

-1 star for the stupid cult plotline that i lowkey hated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder