A review by flowerbinsh
Bad Girls Don't Die by Katie Alender

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

Wow, this was such a nostalgic trip. I first read this book when I was around 10, maybe? And I read it every single year after that until middle school. I felt like I shouldn't be reading it because, objectively, there are some problems with this novel. The characters don't act natural, Alexis is unbearable at times, there are holes in the plot, characters disappear, just general inaccuracies written as fact. 

BUT I had a craving to read it again over the spooky season, and I'm so glad that I got it. Yes, it's objectively bad, but I can see why I loved it so much as a kid. I really resonated with Alexis, and I have to admit that the plot is gripping, even when I already knew everything that was to happen. The romance in here is also sweet, despite its slight pretentiousness.

Of course, I can admit this book has a plethora of flaws, as mentioned before

(because WHY does the dad practically disappear after the car wreck????)

, but it just has such a beauty to it that I cannot explain, possibly due to nostalgia for me. I can't wait to eventually reread the other two books. I remember them being almost better than this one!!