A review by evefleming
Five Survive by Holly Jackson

adventurous 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? No

4.0

I originally started reading this book and got like 20 pages in and put it down but then I started it again and although it’s slow paced at the beginning I ended absolutely loving it and read the majority of the end of the book in a day because it was so gripping. I was literally crying at the end so bad and the open ending was slightly  heart wrenching but nonetheless chef’s kiss, I appreciate what had to be done otherwise it would be wayyy to unrealistic 

I was trying to guess the twists but oh my god there was sooooo many I was shocked literally gasping when
I found out that Arthur was the mole I thought it was going to be Maddy! But I still want to know who voted for Red to leave the RV, surely it wasn’t Arthur??? And what those curtains reminded her of??? 

And I loved Arthur and Red and their cute little moments but I don’t really see how she could get over him lying to her even though he did protect her throughout the book. I’m honestly still on the fence about it as adorable as they are were with  each other before he confessed but the letter was like such a lovely touch to the story


This book felt very different to AGGGTM because of how different the mystery was but it was still equally well written but AGGGTM will always have a special place in my heart <3
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