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shannonscotteditorauthor's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, yeah...
This story was so wild from start to that truly shocking plot twist. I really was not prepared for the villain to be who it was, and there were a couple dropped threads that I would've loved to have seen wrapped up. Overall, well written, great pace, and super well developed characters!
This story was so wild from start to that truly shocking plot twist. I really was not prepared for the villain to be who it was, and there were a couple dropped threads that I would've loved to have seen wrapped up. Overall, well written, great pace, and super well developed characters!
sharon1's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bjclark99's review
5.0
Why did it take me this long to read this book? It's Jennifer Armentrout.... How can it not be amazing! Couldn't put it down... It was an intense read, chills, thrills and a few sweet love scenes ;)
rubatozis's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
madqueeen's review against another edition
5.0
I immediately knew I was going to love the book from the moment I picked it up. The beginning and middle were slow at parts, but as it neared the end, it quickly picked up pace. It's been a long time since a novel has surprised me like this one has. My original 4-star rating before reading the ending has indefinitely changed to a 5-star rating. I recommend everyone who loves mystery, with a little bit a romance, to read this book because it is absolutely beautifully written.
orangeapples's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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? Yes
4.0
lkirschbaum's review
5.0
Mind-blowing book! That ending though, wow. i read this book in a day, cause it was just so intriguing and I was at the edge of my seat throughout it all! CARSON! MY LOVE! ughhh the romance. When i finished this book i couldn't stop squealing. so ADORABLE. And Scott. Loved him, although he wasnt a major character. Really had a Mara Dyer feel to it. Thoroughly enjoyed this novel.
mehsi's review
5.0
This book as just wow, wow and wow. It dragged me in immediately with how it started.
Poor Samantha, coming back to a life she doesn't know about, she doesn't even want anymore. I really disliked her friends and her boyfriend. Sure she was just as bad back then, when she got those friends, but now she is different.
I must say I loved this Samamtha, and I was kind of glad that she didn't get her memories back in one go, but instead it takes a whole book and even then... I loved how instead of just falling back with the group, she stuck to her new self and talked to everyone, didn't bitch and behaved like a model citizen.
Scott and Julie were wonderful characters, I especially loved Scott and how protective he was and how much he tried to be there for his sister. I was really cheering for him at a lot of moments.
Then we have the childhood friend (sorry he is quite forgettable and I forgot his name), for whom Samantha gets a big crush. And we get to one of the points of the book I didn't like. She was literally drooling every time she saw him, she had to mention a part that she liked, and I can tell you, that starts to get annoying after 3 times. After that, I was like: "Yeah we know you love the boy and want to get in his pants, now stop drooling and do something about it!!"
There was enough mystery in the book, also some scary things that really scared the wits out of me. Like when we see Cassie, or the whole note thing, or several other things.
Then we got the best part yet, the ending. Let's just say, I didn't see that one coming. I had my suspicions on other characters, and while I was slightly suspicious of this one, I didn't think they would do it.
There are various plot twists in the story which makes everything even better!
Would I recommend this book? Yes. Yes I would.
Poor Samantha, coming back to a life she doesn't know about, she doesn't even want anymore. I really disliked her friends and her boyfriend. Sure she was just as bad back then, when she got those friends, but now she is different.
I must say I loved this Samamtha, and I was kind of glad that she didn't get her memories back in one go, but instead it takes a whole book and even then... I loved how instead of just falling back with the group, she stuck to her new self and talked to everyone, didn't bitch and behaved like a model citizen.
Scott and Julie were wonderful characters, I especially loved Scott and how protective he was and how much he tried to be there for his sister. I was really cheering for him at a lot of moments.
Then we have the childhood friend (sorry he is quite forgettable and I forgot his name), for whom Samantha gets a big crush. And we get to one of the points of the book I didn't like. She was literally drooling every time she saw him, she had to mention a part that she liked, and I can tell you, that starts to get annoying after 3 times. After that, I was like: "Yeah we know you love the boy and want to get in his pants, now stop drooling and do something about it!!"
There was enough mystery in the book, also some scary things that really scared the wits out of me. Like when we see Cassie, or the whole note thing, or several other things.
Then we got the best part yet, the ending. Let's just say, I didn't see that one coming. I had my suspicions on other characters, and while I was slightly suspicious of this one, I didn't think they would do it.
There are various plot twists in the story which makes everything even better!
Would I recommend this book? Yes. Yes I would.
meeranair_54's review against another edition
4.0
Samantha and Cassie, two bestfriends who are atop the social hierarchy in their school and live without a care for others. When they suddenly disappear without a word, no one knows what to think. After all their disappearance could be quite beneficial to a lot of people who suffered under the reign of these two conniving spoilt brats. But after a few days, Samantha returns in a torn bruised condition, with absolutely no recollection of what happened. Let alone that, she can’t even seem to remember anything about herself. Days after her return, Cassie is still missing and people begin to fear the worse.
Guilt ridden, Sam tries everything in her power to get her memory back and help uncover the truth behind what happened to Cassie. What she learns about herself and the antics of her posse leave her disgusted and utterly ashamed. Determined to turn over a new leaf, she attempts to right all her wrongdoings and in the process makes new and worthy friends. However the closer she gets to recalling what happened that night, the more in danger she is. Gradually she starts getting blamed for Cassie’s disappearance and Sam begins to doubt herself. Not only that but someone else knows what happened and threatens Sam. Could it be that she hurt her best friend? Or is someone else responsible?
I found this book very easy to go through because from the first page it was so captivating. Samantha and Cassie are two cold, manipulative teenagers who gloat in their family background and wealth, deeming everyone else as inferior. It’s not very shocking to see how Cassie’s arrival in Sam’s life brings out the worst in her. Yes, you heard it. Sam was actually a decent person before Cassie came along. Actually the one question I still have unresolved after reading this book is how all of a sudden there is such a drastic personality change in Sam?
I think Scott is a very lovable brotherly character. He doesn’t agree with the discrimination of people based on wealth which makes him a strong character who is integral to the protagonists character growth. Their brother sister bond changes for the better when Sam begins to appreciate him. His relationship with Julie, who was Sam’s good childhood friend is very adorable. Julie is very forgiving of Sam and makes her comfortable in the aftermath of the incident. Then there’s Carson, Sam’s best friend from when she was 11 years old. As she got more involved with Cassie and Del (her boyfriend) Carson was pushed to the back seat. But now he’s here to stay as a helping hand and more.. if only Sam would let go of her daunting past.
It’s just brilliant! I had some opinions about what would have happened and until the last couple of chapters I was so sure it would be right. But no! The truth was a shock and that made the entire story all the more mind blowing. Fans of Mean Girls, The Roommate, Pretty Little Liars and just about any thriller will definitely find this book to their liking.
Guilt ridden, Sam tries everything in her power to get her memory back and help uncover the truth behind what happened to Cassie. What she learns about herself and the antics of her posse leave her disgusted and utterly ashamed. Determined to turn over a new leaf, she attempts to right all her wrongdoings and in the process makes new and worthy friends. However the closer she gets to recalling what happened that night, the more in danger she is. Gradually she starts getting blamed for Cassie’s disappearance and Sam begins to doubt herself. Not only that but someone else knows what happened and threatens Sam. Could it be that she hurt her best friend? Or is someone else responsible?
I found this book very easy to go through because from the first page it was so captivating. Samantha and Cassie are two cold, manipulative teenagers who gloat in their family background and wealth, deeming everyone else as inferior. It’s not very shocking to see how Cassie’s arrival in Sam’s life brings out the worst in her. Yes, you heard it. Sam was actually a decent person before Cassie came along. Actually the one question I still have unresolved after reading this book is how all of a sudden there is such a drastic personality change in Sam?
I think Scott is a very lovable brotherly character. He doesn’t agree with the discrimination of people based on wealth which makes him a strong character who is integral to the protagonists character growth. Their brother sister bond changes for the better when Sam begins to appreciate him. His relationship with Julie, who was Sam’s good childhood friend is very adorable. Julie is very forgiving of Sam and makes her comfortable in the aftermath of the incident. Then there’s Carson, Sam’s best friend from when she was 11 years old. As she got more involved with Cassie and Del (her boyfriend) Carson was pushed to the back seat. But now he’s here to stay as a helping hand and more.. if only Sam would let go of her daunting past.
It’s just brilliant! I had some opinions about what would have happened and until the last couple of chapters I was so sure it would be right. But no! The truth was a shock and that made the entire story all the more mind blowing. Fans of Mean Girls, The Roommate, Pretty Little Liars and just about any thriller will definitely find this book to their liking.
elliearchive's review
4.0
wow. this was really good! i loved the main character (although i think she took too long to break up with del) and the plot was reaaaally awesome. i love jennifer l. armentrout and she didn't disappoint with this. i flew through this and just couldnt stop reading! amazing! and the plot twist at the end? did not see that coming! really awesome and i really felt like i was in the story. (meaning i cried out of fear, anger, frustration,sadness..... i cry a lot in books when i'm invested in the story..it's a good sign!!)
i really want to read something mysteryish like this now because this book was amazing!
i really want to read something mysteryish like this now because this book was amazing!