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zoea08's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Gaslighting, Homophobia, Hate crime, Classism, Bullying, Racism, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Stalking, Car accident, Racial slurs, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Murder, Gun violence, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
grayvie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Racism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Cursing
mithridatic's review against another edition
Graphic: Homophobia, Car accident, Racism, Outing, Bullying, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent and Stalking
Minor: Suicide attempt and Racial slurs
kanthereader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Violence, and Racism
Moderate: Car accident and Stalking
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
3arth2kaye's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Outing, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, and Stalking
Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Infidelity
Minor: Pregnancy
franksreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Sexism, Hate crime, Racism, Racial slurs, Colonisation, Classism, Toxic friendship, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Outing, Gaslighting, Car accident, Violence, and Toxic relationship
dhutton1997's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Violence, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Mental illness, Outing, Racial slurs, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Drug use, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Car accident, Classism, Colonisation, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Abandonment, Addiction, Cultural appropriation, Death, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Torture
ktopreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Homophobia, Racism, Bullying, Stalking, Outing, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Suicide
merakianvibes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Devon and Chia were selected to be apart of the elite schools Senior Prefects. Shortly after they were selected, someone who goes by the name of ACES begins sending anonymous text messages to reveal secrets about the two of them that turn their lives upside down and threaten their futures. ACES shows no sign of stopping, and what seems like a sick prank quickly turns into a dangerous game.
I aint gon lie I had so many different emotions while reading. I already knew where the book was going when it said that Chia and Devon were the only two black students in the whole school. I honestly couldn’t imagine going to a school like that. This book touches on a lot of different topics. Make sure you check the trigger warnings. It goes in depth about real issues including racism, homophobia, bullying and suicidal ideation. Black people really have it hard and there are still so many racist people out there. I wanted to come through this book and slap a couple people! You literally can’t trust ANYONE.
Devon and Chia were making me so mad engaging in dumb stuff in public knowing they were a target. If people are taking sneaky photos of you in public and sending them to everyone, why wouldn’t you be more cautious in public? I didn’t trust Belle as far as I can throw her. All of a sudden she just came out of nowhere trying to get close to Chia. I felt like it was a setup from the beginning. Jamie was a suspect on my list from the jump also. I literally was playing detective while reading. About 70% in, my mouth literally dropped. So many secrets and info came to light and it threw me for a loop. I was not expecting it. The author will literally have you on the edge of your seat. From the beginning, how the Headmaster treated Chia, I knew he had something to do with whatever was going on. It was clear as day! After dealing with what happened at their school, I don’t think I would be able to trust anyone else again!
This book was be a really good movie. I see exactly what the hype was about. One thing I didn’t understand was the ending. Did Chia and Devon end up together? That part confused me but overall it was a 5/5!
Fav quotes:
“I’ve learned early on that it’s either kill or be killed. And if I had to stop and feel bad for every instance I’ve had to step on someone’s toes to keep the crown, I’d be very bored.”
“This whole time I was convincing myself that Jamie was as scared for his future as I am for mine, but truthfully, he’s a white man and they are able to get away with murder.”
“I can “fix” the kinks in my hair, but not the kinks in this whole system that hates me and Devon and everyone who looks like us.”
Graphic: Racism, Bullying, and Homophobia
Moderate: Gun violence and Stalking
Minor: Death of parent
valeriezharick's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Bullying, Hate crime, and Racism
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual harassment, Outing, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicide attempt, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Classism, and Gaslighting