A review by latasharm
The Only Survivors by Megan Miranda

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Initially I was very skeptical not so much about this novel but about my ability to keep this rather large cast of characters all straight in my head. Quickly their personalities presented themselves and they were all so well flushed out that they feel too entirely real to me to even consider confusing them in my mind. It was interesting to see how this group of kids, bonded from a traumatic experience they endured together, go on in separate paths but how the event still affects them all in different ways. The dual timelines kept the tension building and there was more than one twist that I didn't see coming. Superb summer thriller. 
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