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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
3.75⭐️
This book was extremely fast paced and kept me intrigued enough to read if in four hours.
The story, the cast and the twists were interesting.
This book was extremely fast paced and kept me intrigued enough to read if in four hours.
The story, the cast and the twists were interesting.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“The Thrashers” by Julie Soto is undoubtedly one of my favorite reads this month. This captivating YA thriller masterfully weaves together a paranormal mystery with deep character development, making it a must-read for any fan of the genre. The story follows Jodi Dillon as she navigates the complexities of her elite friend group, the Thrashers, amidst the haunting aftermath of a classmate’s tragic death. Soto’s writing is atmospheric and suspenseful, keeping you hooked from start to finish. The blend of mystery, supernatural elements, and relatable teenage insecurities creates a thrilling narrative that will leave you eager for more. Highly recommended for YA enthusiasts!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Zack Thrasher and Jodi Dillon have been friends since elementary school.
That’s the only reason she’s part of The Thrashers, the high school friend group people are just dying to be part of.
Maybe literally.
Zack, Julian, Lucy, and Paige are rich and attractive, privileged kids from powerful families. Jodi is none of these things.
What she has in common with the other members of the group is that everyone is in love with Zack. Mild mannered, polite, affable Zack.
So when Emily Mills tries to weasel her way in to the group, clearly crushing on Zack, everyone decides to “thrash” her - kick her out.
Except Emily dies…and strange things start happening.
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What did I just read??
What a wild ride! YA slow burn thriller done right, that’s what I read.
It’s twisty and brave with supernatural elements, exploring high school and all of its inherent problems, including bullying, social hierarchies, betrayal, and toxic relationships.
So much was explored here, with a constant stream of discoveries and what the f moments that made it impossible to put down. The audiobook was fantastic.
This one will stress you out in the best ways, a book that will have you admins your friend. (It’s me! I’m your DM friend!)
Also, Julian, I can fix you. Call me.
Vibe check: Thirteen Reasons Why and I Know What You Did Last Summer
I swear to god I don’t think Jodi can write a bad book even if she tried. I LOVED this.
dark
tense
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Uhmmm idk about this one. As this story went on and got increasingly paranormal, I liked it less. It's kind of like One of Us Is Lying but with less likable characters and ghosts. It felt like the paranormal aspects only existed to keep the plot somewhat interesting by causing freak accidents. But ultimately, the ghosty bits weren't really fleshed out. There's a pretty glaring plot hole with Jodi's mom. Jodi made some pretty dumb choices, like if you have evidence that will clear your friends, maybe turn it in! I also don't really get what the message is, if there is one. It takes a very 13 Reasons Why angle on suicide being attempted for attention, which is