A review by cpenny124
The Cousins by Karen M. McManus
2.0
This book was just the watered down version of "We Were Liars" by: E. Lockhart. There were a few things I liked about it, and a few things I didn't.
The Things I Liked:
1. The ending was actually quite good. Considering the build up and the mystery throughout the book, the resolution did feel satisfying for me.
2. The characters could be likable at times? I was not feeling any of them at the beginning, and found them whiny and... honestly just assholes. But as the book progressed, I could see some growth, in Aubrey especially, and that's all I can ask for.
The Things I Didn't Like:
1. The relationship in this book was so predictable, held no chemistry, and was solely based on lust. When the guy would say how much this girl meant to him, all I could do was roll my eyes. Sir I am certain that if y'all went to McDonalds you wouldn't even pay for her nuggets.
2. The characters praised Milly for being an asshole. There is one scene where she makes fun of someone behind their back, and Aubrey is just like, "oh my god! She is so cool and pretty!" Because of it, like... no she's a bully.
3. The whole fake out, imitation thing? No. Predictable. I am tired. Literally rolled my eyes so hard at that "plot twist".
4. Until the last twenty percent, I was pretty bored. They were just wandering around, I couldn't be bothered following these dumbasses around.
The Things I Liked:
1. The ending was actually quite good. Considering the build up and the mystery throughout the book, the resolution did feel satisfying for me.
2. The characters could be likable at times? I was not feeling any of them at the beginning, and found them whiny and... honestly just assholes. But as the book progressed, I could see some growth, in Aubrey especially, and that's all I can ask for.
The Things I Didn't Like:
1. The relationship in this book was so predictable, held no chemistry, and was solely based on lust. When the guy would say how much this girl meant to him, all I could do was roll my eyes. Sir I am certain that if y'all went to McDonalds you wouldn't even pay for her nuggets.
2. The characters praised Milly for being an asshole. There is one scene where she makes fun of someone behind their back, and Aubrey is just like, "oh my god! She is so cool and pretty!" Because of it, like... no she's a bully.
3. The whole fake out, imitation thing? No. Predictable. I am tired. Literally rolled my eyes so hard at that "plot twist".
4. Until the last twenty percent, I was pretty bored. They were just wandering around, I couldn't be bothered following these dumbasses around.