A review by avidreaderandgeekgirl
The Only Survivors by Megan Miranda
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was pretty good, not as predictable as most thrillers. However, I saw a few things coming. I understand why she blamed herself, though it was her teacher's fault. I wish they'd gone a bit more into some of the other characters not just in the flashbacks. As multiple POVs would have been better. But overall a good thriller with an exploration of survivors' guilt and trauma.
Graphic: Car accident, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Blood, Toxic relationship, Violence, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Vomit, Addiction, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Drug use, and Drug abuse