A review by aseel_reads
The Headmaster's List by Melissa de la Cruz

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

2.75

I gotta admit, the plot twist had me gagged?? Jackson being a whiney guy?? Did not see that coming. But I kind of hated the podcast and how fake classist and exploitative it was. I also didn't like how no one really stepped up and checked in on Spencer like she was taking so many pills, someone should have checked her and also sent her to therapy for her PTSD. Did love the dog tho

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Car accident

Moderate: Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism