Scan barcode
thindbooks's review against another edition
4.0
*this arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*
This was such an enjoyable book which is about a girl who wakes up after a car accident and forgets who she is but wants to change the person she used to be. This book reminded me a little of Before I Fall expect without the whole dying part from the other book. The author's writing was really well done. I was instantly hooked into the writing and didn't expect it to be this dark. I enjoyed the setting which was nicely described but the pacing was a tad slow for me. The suspense of the book was really well done and weirdly to say that I wasn't expecting it to be a mystery novel but more of a self-discovery. Mostly everything was well done with the writing!
The main character is Allie who has lost memory of who she used to be. She has a great character development in the book as she has to discover herself and why she is feeling the way she is. She tries to build relationships and tries to connect with people who she can trust. There are also many side characters in this book who either help with the MC's journey or just make it worse. I enjoyed most of the side characters but some were a little annoying. The only romance in this book is Allie's past boyfriend but the romance isn't the main factor of this story which I think was perfect for this book.
The ending was well done and I enjoyed how the author wrote this story. This book mostly focuses on Allie's traumatic past and how she has to fine herself throughout it. Overall the story was very well written and I had only some minor problems. I totally recommend reading this book because it's a must read. No books can really compare to how this one is.
This was such an enjoyable book which is about a girl who wakes up after a car accident and forgets who she is but wants to change the person she used to be. This book reminded me a little of Before I Fall expect without the whole dying part from the other book. The author's writing was really well done. I was instantly hooked into the writing and didn't expect it to be this dark. I enjoyed the setting which was nicely described but the pacing was a tad slow for me. The suspense of the book was really well done and weirdly to say that I wasn't expecting it to be a mystery novel but more of a self-discovery. Mostly everything was well done with the writing!
The main character is Allie who has lost memory of who she used to be. She has a great character development in the book as she has to discover herself and why she is feeling the way she is. She tries to build relationships and tries to connect with people who she can trust. There are also many side characters in this book who either help with the MC's journey or just make it worse. I enjoyed most of the side characters but some were a little annoying. The only romance in this book is Allie's past boyfriend but the romance isn't the main factor of this story which I think was perfect for this book.
The ending was well done and I enjoyed how the author wrote this story. This book mostly focuses on Allie's traumatic past and how she has to fine herself throughout it. Overall the story was very well written and I had only some minor problems. I totally recommend reading this book because it's a must read. No books can really compare to how this one is.
hyrule'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? Yes
5.0
kookie9200's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this title.
After a car crash, Allie has amnesia. She has to learn how to navigate the world when even her mother and sister are strangers. As she starts school back and begins to encounter more people, odd dreams and flashes of strange hallucinations begin to haunt her. Are her friends really her friends, or do they have something to hide?
This was a quick, engaging little read. I found myself reading it almost compulsively, as though I couldn't put it down. It wasn't the most twisty or shocking novel I've ever read, but enjoyable nonetheless!
After a car crash, Allie has amnesia. She has to learn how to navigate the world when even her mother and sister are strangers. As she starts school back and begins to encounter more people, odd dreams and flashes of strange hallucinations begin to haunt her. Are her friends really her friends, or do they have something to hide?
This was a quick, engaging little read. I found myself reading it almost compulsively, as though I couldn't put it down. It wasn't the most twisty or shocking novel I've ever read, but enjoyable nonetheless!
cupcates's review against another edition
5.0
this is a blackout stan account and i refuse to hear anything negative about this book ever
25thavenuewest's review against another edition
5.0
BRAVA
This roller coaster mystery will grip you from chapter one until the bitter end. Leaving you flipping pages, unbelieving that could really be the end of Allie’s story.
The clues and little snippets here and there really bring this one full circle. Jealousy, lies, betrayal, and teen angst are all wrapped up in this knock-out debut novel.
“I suppose I wanted something that was mine.”
I read the synopsis on a whim, honestly. It wasn’t one I’d been looking out for. Especially since I had just come down off a mystery/triller streak in October. But I am so flipping glad I did, this book seriously delivered. The twists and turns felt timed perfectly. The fragments of memories she gets during her recuperation felt very organic, nothing felt forced for the sake of the story. This journey of self discovery, and what happened the night she lost her memories, is one you do not want to miss.
Who do you trust? When you don’t even trust yourself?
Thank you WattPad Books and NetGalley for an advanced eARC! This review is being left voluntarily, all opinions and thoughts are my own.
This roller coaster mystery will grip you from chapter one until the bitter end. Leaving you flipping pages, unbelieving that could really be the end of Allie’s story.
The clues and little snippets here and there really bring this one full circle. Jealousy, lies, betrayal, and teen angst are all wrapped up in this knock-out debut novel.
“I suppose I wanted something that was mine.”
I read the synopsis on a whim, honestly. It wasn’t one I’d been looking out for. Especially since I had just come down off a mystery/triller streak in October. But I am so flipping glad I did, this book seriously delivered. The twists and turns felt timed perfectly. The fragments of memories she gets during her recuperation felt very organic, nothing felt forced for the sake of the story. This journey of self discovery, and what happened the night she lost her memories, is one you do not want to miss.
Who do you trust? When you don’t even trust yourself?
Thank you WattPad Books and NetGalley for an advanced eARC! This review is being left voluntarily, all opinions and thoughts are my own.
harleyletoile's review against another edition
3.0
Before anything I would like to thank Wattpad Books for letting me read this.
I feel like the beginning was beyond slow, until about chapter 15 when things really started to pick and Allie was slowly figuring everything out. I really enjoyed reading about how Allie’s best friend was the one who wanted to really hurt her over a guy. And Mason, I absolutely loved him. He didn’t even judge Allie at all and was in love with her. I loved how he came to her rescue and helped her fury to figure out who was behind her accident.
I feel like the beginning was beyond slow, until about chapter 15 when things really started to pick and Allie was slowly figuring everything out. I really enjoyed reading about how Allie’s best friend was the one who wanted to really hurt her over a guy. And Mason, I absolutely loved him. He didn’t even judge Allie at all and was in love with her. I loved how he came to her rescue and helped her fury to figure out who was behind her accident.
lydiahephzibah's review against another edition
4.0
excuse me ms monroe I just refuse to believe that a police officer would apologise to allie
this was a solid, gripping mystery with my favourite kinda setting (remote small town) and a really strong sense of voice which I often miss in YA! literally read half the book in one sitting at a restaurant
this was a solid, gripping mystery with my favourite kinda setting (remote small town) and a really strong sense of voice which I often miss in YA! literally read half the book in one sitting at a restaurant
brigwen's review against another edition
3.0
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
One fateful night changed everything. If you had a second chance at life, one in which you remembered nothing from your previous life, would you take it? Would you change or drift back into your old patterns and personalities? Would you make a difference or let it slip?
I’m a sucker for YA Thrillers. Just enough suspense to make it a spooky book but not too much blood and gore to make it a horror book. See Natasha Preston for me. I absolutely loved her book so much that I went out and bought every other one she wrote. So when this appeared on NetGalley, I immediately requested it and hoped for the best. I mean who wouldn’t love a second chance?
The story follows Alina “Allie” Castillo following a very suspicious accident that left her with no recollection of her life, including what happened that night. Trying to settle back into her new life, secrets of the past come to life and the more and more Allie learns about her accident, the more she realizes that maybe it wasn’t an accident after all.
Overall it was a decent book. My biggest complaint was it was definitely a slice of life that focused a lot of the day to day aspects. I guess what I’m saying is it was full of filler. A lot of conversations that didn’t add anything to the story. Trips that added nothing. The other thing I can complain about is I seen the ending coming a mile away. There was no suspense or anything. If there was a little more, I think I would have enjoyed it even more.
One fateful night changed everything. If you had a second chance at life, one in which you remembered nothing from your previous life, would you take it? Would you change or drift back into your old patterns and personalities? Would you make a difference or let it slip?
I’m a sucker for YA Thrillers. Just enough suspense to make it a spooky book but not too much blood and gore to make it a horror book. See Natasha Preston for me. I absolutely loved her book so much that I went out and bought every other one she wrote. So when this appeared on NetGalley, I immediately requested it and hoped for the best. I mean who wouldn’t love a second chance?
The story follows Alina “Allie” Castillo following a very suspicious accident that left her with no recollection of her life, including what happened that night. Trying to settle back into her new life, secrets of the past come to life and the more and more Allie learns about her accident, the more she realizes that maybe it wasn’t an accident after all.
Overall it was a decent book. My biggest complaint was it was definitely a slice of life that focused a lot of the day to day aspects. I guess what I’m saying is it was full of filler. A lot of conversations that didn’t add anything to the story. Trips that added nothing. The other thing I can complain about is I seen the ending coming a mile away. There was no suspense or anything. If there was a little more, I think I would have enjoyed it even more.
lilibetbombshell's review against another edition
4.0
Real Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
Well, I’d like to say I was blown away by this book, but I wasn’t. It’s not that it was bad; it’s more that it was rather average for the genre and it’s been done before. That’s not to say that I’m not exactly tired of this trope, because I’m not. I love stories having to do with amnesia. I guess that’s because I’ve experienced blackouts of my own, both from vices and from medical causes throughout my life, and reading about the same topic never stops fascinating me.
The book is well-written for the target demographic, though I don’t expect it to transcend that demographic like other books in the same genre and target demographic have over the years. The plot and characterizations are just a bit too juvenile for that.
But for a young adult psychological suspense thriller, it’s an all right read.
Well, I’d like to say I was blown away by this book, but I wasn’t. It’s not that it was bad; it’s more that it was rather average for the genre and it’s been done before. That’s not to say that I’m not exactly tired of this trope, because I’m not. I love stories having to do with amnesia. I guess that’s because I’ve experienced blackouts of my own, both from vices and from medical causes throughout my life, and reading about the same topic never stops fascinating me.
The book is well-written for the target demographic, though I don’t expect it to transcend that demographic like other books in the same genre and target demographic have over the years. The plot and characterizations are just a bit too juvenile for that.
But for a young adult psychological suspense thriller, it’s an all right read.
kmonroewrites's review against another edition
5.0
oh hey, it's my book!
UPDATE 02/08/22: BLACKOUT is available online and in stores now, grab yourself a copy today! <3
https://books.wattpad.com/shop/p/blackout
UPDATE 02/08/22: BLACKOUT is available online and in stores now, grab yourself a copy today! <3
https://books.wattpad.com/shop/p/blackout