Reviews with content warning for Stalking - The Collective

I wanted to like this book more than I did. It's just ok. Once I knew the plot, I thought 'ohhh this is going to be good.' It wasn't. I knew the twist before it came, which is ok, but I wanted to be wrong. Check the trigger warnings because this does have sensitive subjects in it.

How I rate my books:

⭐️ wasted my time
⭐️⭐️ not terrible but not great
⭐️⭐️⭐️ good, but wouldn't read again.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ really liked it and recommend it!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ absolutely loved it! Move it up on your TBR

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palebea's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.0

This is a real dark and twisted book but it feelsIaccessible and not overwhelminglyIso. It took me a few chapters to really get into the story. I feel like parents especially mother's may relate better to the anger and grief displayed by Camille from the outset. I didn't relate so easily so I must admit I found it frustrating. It took me a while to warm up to Camille and to understand her character but I think the writing does create understanding. Once I did, I got wrapped into the story.

I did not anticipate the ending. It was really quite poetic after all. I can't say I was even really that sad for Camille. As much as I would have loved for justice to exist within the book, this is Camille's story and I think it ended for her aptly. Maybe a reflection of the overall theme about the lack of justice. I loved the addition of organ donation and I imagine to myself that, that will have carried on Camille's story in a way - like Luke did for Emily.

I do recommend this book absolutely. It is dark and suspenseful in nature with great writing, complex characters and a original plot line.

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meeklovestoread's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I love every part of this book. My only criticism is that I felt like the author could've done better when it came to transitioning from one scene to the next. Sometimes I couldn't tell where the main character was or we would just jump to a new setting and I'm just like "woah how did we get here?". And also the ending where

Camille was faulted for killing 0001/Wendy/Dianne's daughter was a little underwhelming for me. It sorta fell flat. And I'm sorry but I absolutely adored Camille and Luke friendship so the fact that she went out like that and he thinks she committed suicide makes me upset.

But I do have to admit it was a good plot twist in my opinion. It (the ending) just fell a little flat for me. Other than book I completely devoured this book.

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lindseyrenee's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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eve_reads's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Overall Thoughts:
⁕ This is a book for those who want an easy, weekend binge read. It's not the masterpiece of the decade by any means, but goodness is it hard to put down.

⁕ Gaylin presents a surprisingly in-depth analysis of anger and revenge in the face of grief. She does not try to entertain forgiveness, rather she explores the reality of taking vengeance to the extreme and the consequences of doing so (bonus points because it's from the perspective of a woman).

⁕ I could not have predicted the ending (which was awesome), but it was very outlandish and a little nonsensical (which was maybe a little less awesome).

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