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A review by bookishlucy
The Toll by Neal Shusterman
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
I don't know how to put into words how I feel about this book. Neal's worldbuilding is so expansive without being overwhelming or confusing. While there are a lot of different characters, even new ones not previously introduced until this book, I connected with all of them. The ending was an emotional roller coaster and I basically sobbed through the last 70 or so pages.
It's been a while since a series has moved me this much and I'm already wishing I could experience it again for the first time.
It's been a while since a series has moved me this much and I'm already wishing I could experience it again for the first time.
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Suicide, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent