cryptidtinkerer's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
holly_spencer's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely loved this book, just as I did the first two in the series! I’d been wondering how Brooklyn became evil, and now I finally know. Time to start the final book to see how it all ends! 10/10 recommend! Kept me on the edge of my seat, especially the second half of the book. I kept trying to piece the story together as I read it, wondering how things would end. Danielle Vega continued to keep me wondering as all my predictions were wrong! Loved it.
vavocado's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Death, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
meganhardesty's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars across the board for this series so far.
I have really enjoyed the differing atmosphere in each book, with the first being Mean-Girls-meets-The-Exorcist, the second being tied into dark academia vibes, and the third focusing on a normal girl who gets tangled up in a lot of weird s**t involving a weird church and a creepy pastor/son combo.
I was super excited to read a Brooklyn-centric story, too. She might not make the best decisions (the influence of demonic possession and all that jazz), but she’s such a great character. Vega has this knack for writing really interesting female characters that resonate with me, while also writing gross, obsessive, easily-despised men that you just love to hate.
As I move onto the fourth book, I really don’t have many complaints so far. The stories do feel a little rushed, but in the heat of the moment, it just adds to the urgency of every situation. These are quick, easy reads for people who don’t mind sometimes-graphic scenes of torture.
I have really enjoyed the differing atmosphere in each book, with the first being Mean-Girls-meets-The-Exorcist, the second being tied into dark academia vibes, and the third focusing on a normal girl who gets tangled up in a lot of weird s**t involving a weird church and a creepy pastor/son combo.
I was super excited to read a Brooklyn-centric story, too. She might not make the best decisions (the influence of demonic possession and all that jazz), but she’s such a great character. Vega has this knack for writing really interesting female characters that resonate with me, while also writing gross, obsessive, easily-despised men that you just love to hate.
As I move onto the fourth book, I really don’t have many complaints so far. The stories do feel a little rushed, but in the heat of the moment, it just adds to the urgency of every situation. These are quick, easy reads for people who don’t mind sometimes-graphic scenes of torture.
toodoorcc's review against another edition
5.0
Really good but I felt like Reed’s part was still unanswered, like where is he? Why wasn’t he answering emails? What’s the back story on him and her mom?
infirestear's review against another edition
4.0
I liked learning Brooklyn's origin story and I like how the same trick that she plays in the 1st book is the same trick that was played on her in this book. However, I think her stealing lipstick is not nearly as bad as getting someone else killed like in the 1st book. Overall, an enjoyable trilogy.
ljvalentine's review against another edition
4.0
Following a similar formula to the previous books in the series but still managing to feel fresh, this was a vicious, thrilling prequel.
dkkansb's review
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
nycitybookworm's review against another edition
5.0
OMG.... This book was insane. Just like the first two books in the Merciless series, this was amazing. Kept you at the edge of your seat. This is a prequel to the first book. How it ends perfectly sets up the first book.