s_lorenz's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Misogyny, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Self harm, Stalking, and Suicidal thoughts
fanboyriot's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Doing a re-read for this series and noticed I’ve never done a review. This is my favorite book out of the series. It has plot twists, drama (obviously, this series thrives off of it), low key problematic characters, and the set up for the much bigger plot. This book was how everything started. How things changed so quickly and then changed again just as quickly in the end. Reading in Ali’s POV was also my favorite. Her character is complex and being able to see her actions and then her thought process makes things much more interesting.
Moderate: Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Murder, and Toxic friendship
regalreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Murder
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Medical content
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, and Infidelity
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