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3.44 AVERAGE
3.44 AVERAGE
This was pretty boring and I didn’t like any of the characters or totally understand what happened but I tried to just go with it. I’m still unsure how I feel regarding the ending. In one way, I’m disappointed that the issue isn’t resolved, mainly because the mc just moves on from it as if it’s an easy thing to do. On the other hand, I like how it represents society and can be seen as the more realistic version, where no action is taken against the men in power or no consequences are delivered.
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC. It hasn't affected the content of my review.
I don't think Courtney Summers is for me. I've tried three of her books now.
This is an extremely well-written and timely young adult thriller that is supposedly about the death of a young girl found on the side of the road, but it's really about how the world is built to use up pretty young women and undermine their self-worth, and what that looks like. The main character is Georgia Avis, who dreams of becoming a model, of making it big, and she uses her looks to do it. At the same time, she's horrifically innocent while being used by people who on the surface look like they are supporting her.
It was, frankly, really unpleasant to read. I don't think it was meant to be pleasant, but that kind of book usually isn't for me, and I don't think it was here, either. It was so uncomfortable being in Georgia's head, because her perspective is so skewed, and the things she doesn't understand about the world around her (while thinking she does) are staggering.
If you liked Sadie, I think you will like this as well. It actually takes place in the same world, where a feature film has been made about West's podcast from that book. But I think now that I've read three of her books, and none of them have gotten more than 3.5 stars from me, when so many other people are just blown away by them, I might have to retreat gracefully and pursue other authors who are more to my tastes.
I don't think Courtney Summers is for me. I've tried three of her books now.
This is an extremely well-written and timely young adult thriller that is supposedly about the death of a young girl found on the side of the road, but it's really about how the world is built to use up pretty young women and undermine their self-worth, and what that looks like. The main character is Georgia Avis, who dreams of becoming a model, of making it big, and she uses her looks to do it. At the same time, she's horrifically innocent while being used by people who on the surface look like they are supporting her.
It was, frankly, really unpleasant to read. I don't think it was meant to be pleasant, but that kind of book usually isn't for me, and I don't think it was here, either. It was so uncomfortable being in Georgia's head, because her perspective is so skewed, and the things she doesn't understand about the world around her (while thinking she does) are staggering.
If you liked Sadie, I think you will like this as well. It actually takes place in the same world, where a feature film has been made about West's podcast from that book. But I think now that I've read three of her books, and none of them have gotten more than 3.5 stars from me, when so many other people are just blown away by them, I might have to retreat gracefully and pursue other authors who are more to my tastes.
I have no words what to say about this book. The main character had a lot of things going on and things to do.
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
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this has a solid concept and is a tense mystery but like. So much of it frustrated me so bad i struggled through it. The protag is naive to such a point that she seems so dumb and childish. Shes 16 but acts 12. There are multiple times when shes like “im not dumb” while actively being dumb and ignoring everything happening around her like okay. And if the brother knew the entire time the truth about aspera and the real reason their mom got fired why ever in the world would he let his UNDERAGE sister work there in any capacity???? He literally had a different job lined up for her….. also shes gay but a lot of her desires and thinking goes directly against the lesbian experience. Like its one thing to want male validation and be stuck in comphet but she actively seeks out and craves male attention / has sex w men and enjoys it….so. Idk. It makes me feel weird. And its clear to the reader that she was being manipulated into thinking she was in charge of the interactions she had w old ass men but i dont think she ever learns the lesson. And its just insanely frustrating to keep reading over and over w no resolution or realization. The “coming to” happens on literally the last page and isn’t entirely clear. Idk. I left v unsatisfied and unclear on what exactly the book was trying to say ab these things. It’s ambiguous and shouldn’t be.
From the beginning, the reader is thrown in the deep end and experiences some disorientation that mirrors the narrator's dramatic experience in the moment. Slowly, we learn more of the secrets of the organization and the powerful people that run it, through the eyes of a young girl who wants nothing more to be a part of them. Sometimes the naiveté of the main character is frustrating as the plot moves forward, but at the same time the portrayal feels authentic to her age and experiences. I couldn't put this down; while I would rank "Sadie" above this book, it was a compelling read that I would recommend to others.