bridget_books's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
2.75
The start of this book is very much “typical mystery novel” and I was a little bored. About halfway it turned into sci-fi that I wasn’t anticipating and tried to justify itself being realistic when it seemed anything but. It did get much more interesting (though still somewhat predictable) after that and made me more invested through the end, but I’m not sure it leaves me wanting to continue on with the series
dee_farbz's review against another edition
2.0
Honestly I loved the first section of this book but then Very quickly it got contrived and convoluted. If you’re looking for a mystery novel this is not the book for you. I would say this borders on mystical realism but it needs too much explanation that doesn’t actually make that much sense. Everyone is telling stories that aren’t true and then those stories aren’t true and neither are those ones and so the truth is hard to follow when it comes to what is actually going on. The attempt at plot twists falls short and parts even seemed ridiculous
reviewsfromabookworm's review against another edition
2.0
This didn't work for me, for many reasons.
1. Blurb giving away the main plot point... that you don't find out till 400 pages. Took away all shock and surprise.
2. The unnecessary length of this novel.
3. Horribly abrupt end and giant cliffhanger.
Full review to come.
1. Blurb giving away the main plot point... that you don't find out till 400 pages. Took away all shock and surprise.
2. The unnecessary length of this novel.
3. Horribly abrupt end and giant cliffhanger.
Full review to come.
leyendoconamor's review against another edition
3.0
Todavía no sé qué pensar de éste libro, pero lo bueno es que se lee rapidísimo.
apireading's review against another edition
4.0
Une excellente surprise.
Palpitant, excitant, ce thriller Young Adult vous retourne la tête dans tous les sens grâce à une action ultra rythmée et des retournements de situations "what-the-fuckesques". Les angoisses et peur du personnage de Wylie deviennent les notres, et on se méfie de tout le temps, tout le temps.
Il y a eu quelques longueurs vers les 150 dernières pages, mais très vites rattrapées par de nouveaux plot twist imprévisibles.
J'ai pas vraiment adhéré pleinement aux personnages mais j'imagine que c'est l'ambiance étouffante et paranoïaque du livre qui nous pousse à nous attacher à personne.
Bref une bonne surprise, avec un cliffhanger final qui me rend très impatiente de lire la suite !
Palpitant, excitant, ce thriller Young Adult vous retourne la tête dans tous les sens grâce à une action ultra rythmée et des retournements de situations "what-the-fuckesques". Les angoisses et peur du personnage de Wylie deviennent les notres, et on se méfie de tout le temps, tout le temps.
Il y a eu quelques longueurs vers les 150 dernières pages, mais très vites rattrapées par de nouveaux plot twist imprévisibles.
J'ai pas vraiment adhéré pleinement aux personnages mais j'imagine que c'est l'ambiance étouffante et paranoïaque du livre qui nous pousse à nous attacher à personne.
Bref une bonne surprise, avec un cliffhanger final qui me rend très impatiente de lire la suite !
hopejune123's review against another edition
4.0
Wow! What a great book! I really enjoyed the story and what a cliffhanger!! I can't wait for the next one! 5/5, recommend to everyone :)
melrose2323's review against another edition
2.0
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iggyebab's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting beginning to a series. It was a bit confusing in the beginning, but as it appears to be a thriller, that is a good thing. I will certainly pick up the next book to see where it goes.