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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
Yes
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4 ⭐: Thank you so much to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this ARC! This was such a unique take on a mystery/thriller novel! This was very much so 13 Reasons Why meets Riverdale meets PLL, a very teen-esque high school friend group clique undergoes investigation kinda book. I have never read anything by Soto, which surprised me because I need to read more! Since this was Y/A, I felt like 4 stars made sense, but if it were a regular thriller, it may be lower in my eyes. As a thriller lover, this had gaps in the pacing that lost my interest, and the 3rd person POV also was a factor I didn't love, but the story was well done. Highly recommend you listen to this one on audio, too!
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
triggers. I just couldn't see past it for my mental health
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Good plot. Well-paced. Lived-in characters, each with their own distinct voice. Julie Soto’s first YA book is a successful mix of mystery and teenage angst.
If Soto ever revisits this world, I’d happily follow any of these characters and their stories.
I’d recommend this to readers who enjoyed:
The Inheritance Games series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
One of Us is Lying Karen M. McManus
Want to support the writer, artist, designer, editor, art director, and many others who brought this book to life? Borrow and/or buy the book, ask your local bookstore/library to purchase copies, and share your review of the book online.
If Soto ever revisits this world, I’d happily follow any of these characters and their stories.
I’d recommend this to readers who enjoyed:
The Inheritance Games series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
One of Us is Lying Karen M. McManus
Want to support the writer, artist, designer, editor, art director, and many others who brought this book to life? Borrow and/or buy the book, ask your local bookstore/library to purchase copies, and share your review of the book online.