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tgreene507's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicide, and Toxic friendship
jenna_bracy's review
2.0
Okay. I don't even know where to start with this book. I have been reading a lot of romance recently so I decided I wanted to switch it up and go for a thriller. This book was well... something.
I want to start by saying the writer did an amazing job and I loved the writing style. With that being said though the characters had literally zero personality. They were all the same and all came across the same way which made it very difficult to keep track of who was speaking when.
Now for the plot... was both surprising and expected because . Like what?? Then the fact that the police could not figure it out in what a week? 10 days? And some 17 year old kid figures out the whole thing in like 5 minutes from Insta is crazy to me. ALSO did the cops not think that a bunch of teenagers living in a house with a WINE CELLAR was weird or is that just me?? Like I feel like I had been one of those cops I would have had something to say about that... but hey, maybe that is just me being a normal human being.
Now, WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH GWEN AND TUCKER?? Like gurl that is your best friend and you are hooking up with her boyfriend?? I absolutely hated them together. Like did she pull it out of her butt?? Off a tree??
Overall this book got two stars from me after I thought about it and read some other reviews. This book was not my favorite and I would only recommend this to a young reader. But then also with Gwen and Tucker maybe it was meant for older age groups... Idek.
I want to start by saying the writer did an amazing job and I loved the writing style. With that being said though the characters had literally zero personality. They were all the same and all came across the same way which made it very difficult to keep track of who was speaking when.
Now for the plot...
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the fact that Sydney was not deadSpoiler
of the way 'Brooklyn' behavedNow, WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH GWEN AND TUCKER?? Like gurl that is your best friend and you are hooking up with her boyfriend?? I absolutely hated them together.
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But then when Gwen decides she likes Cami?? Where did that even come from??Overall this book got two stars from me after I thought about it and read some other reviews. This book was not my favorite and I would only recommend this to a young reader. But then also with Gwen and Tucker maybe it was meant for older age groups... Idek.
priceliketag's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Simple, but fun. Definitely YA but a nice quick read.
themermaddie's review against another edition
4.0
oh this was so fun! it captures current pop culture SO well, which admittedly makes me wonder how this book will age, but at least for right now, this was delightfully accurate for today's tiktok/influencer culture.
this is like the less serious love child of One of Us is Lying and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder; it has the structure of AGGGTM #3 and the *ahem* ending of OOUIL. this isn't necessarily a bad thing; i still had fun watching it unfold, but readers of OOUIL/AGGGTM might be disappointed by the familiarity of the plot/structure.
there are so many povs and short chapters, which makes this a quick read and super addictive, and the characters are all pretty defined considering how many of them we have to focus on. the suspense was great, i had so many reasons to actively dislike them for being suspicious, annoying, spoiled, cruel, and yet i love how flawed they are but still relatable and entertaining to watch; just like real influencers, i suppose. there were lots of good themes about fame and social media discussed here, and i thought all the characters were appropriately annoying and also endearing so that i still kinda ended up liking them in the end. except for kat and beau who have never done anything wrong in their lives. i really liked that the story ended without absolving any of the characters' personality flaws, they're just all a little bit more self aware; cami's still mean, gwen's still shallow, tucker's still a douchebag, but they're all just a little bit less. that, and the acceptance of their youth means they can prioritise the important things in life more.
that being said, the police work and the mystery isn't the strongest in this book. it's really more of a background element of the plot, and some people will be mad about that but i don't mind so much bc i had a good time anyway. this book scratched my YA killer thriller itch.
this is like the less serious love child of One of Us is Lying and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder; it has the structure of AGGGTM #3 and the *ahem* ending of OOUIL. this isn't necessarily a bad thing; i still had fun watching it unfold, but readers of OOUIL/AGGGTM might be disappointed by the familiarity of the plot/structure.
there are so many povs and short chapters, which makes this a quick read and super addictive, and the characters are all pretty defined considering how many of them we have to focus on. the suspense was great, i had so many reasons to actively dislike them for being suspicious, annoying, spoiled, cruel, and yet i love how flawed they are but still relatable and entertaining to watch; just like real influencers, i suppose. there were lots of good themes about fame and social media discussed here, and i thought all the characters were appropriately annoying and also endearing so that i still kinda ended up liking them in the end. except for kat and beau who have never done anything wrong in their lives. i really liked that the story ended without absolving any of the characters' personality flaws, they're just all a little bit more self aware; cami's still mean, gwen's still shallow, tucker's still a douchebag, but they're all just a little bit less. that, and the acceptance of their youth means they can prioritise the important things in life more.
that being said, the police work and the mystery isn't the strongest in this book. it's really more of a background element of the plot, and some people will be mad about that but i don't mind so much bc i had a good time anyway. this book scratched my YA killer thriller itch.
ameserole's review against another edition
2.0
Even though I enjoy watching some TikTok's, every now and then, I'm honestly not obsessed with it. Couldn't tell you who's famous for it or not. I would probably believe it too, like if you told me, you were famous for it. So, it's probably super weird for me to jump into a book all about TikTokers.
Trust me, I thought that too while listening to the book.
Now the synopsis seemed like this would be a fun mystery thriller. However, I was still a bit hesitant to dive into Killer Content. Then I saw one of my friends reading it and I figured why the hell not. Dove into it and found nothing likable about these characters. Did I feel bad for some? Sure. I still didn't like them.
Other than that, the mystery was a bit predictable. I figured things were going to go south pretty quickly. Then the whole being caught on camera was definitely going to come true too. I was hoping for some twists and turns to persuade me it was someone else, but they never came.
In the end, it was easy to listen to but not worth buying in my eyes. It's just not my cup of tea.
Trust me, I thought that too while listening to the book.
Now the synopsis seemed like this would be a fun mystery thriller. However, I was still a bit hesitant to dive into Killer Content. Then I saw one of my friends reading it and I figured why the hell not. Dove into it and found nothing likable about these characters. Did I feel bad for some? Sure. I still didn't like them.
Other than that, the mystery was a bit predictable. I figured things were going to go south pretty quickly. Then the whole being caught on camera was definitely going to come true too. I was hoping for some twists and turns to persuade me it was someone else, but they never came.
In the end, it was easy to listen to but not worth buying in my eyes. It's just not my cup of tea.
mtjehy's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
bethersjayne's review against another edition
adventurous
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
2.0
jkjoy_books's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars actual rating
I have mixed feelings about this book. While it had its moments of enjoyment, it ultimately didn't meet my high expectations. The twist in the story was definitely a highlight, but unfortunately, the momentum of the narrative seemed to falter afterward, causing the story to drag on.
Despite my reservations, I still believe that with some adjustments and further development, this story could truly shine. Exploring the dynamics of these characters in a high school setting, while delving deeper into the horror elements, could add depth and intrigue to the overall narrative. Additionally, focusing on the challenges and pressures faced by young influencers could provide a unique and compelling storyline that resonates with audiences. With the right execution, this story has the potential to captivate viewers and leave them eagerly anticipating each new episode.
I have mixed feelings about this book. While it had its moments of enjoyment, it ultimately didn't meet my high expectations. The twist in the story was definitely a highlight, but unfortunately, the momentum of the narrative seemed to falter afterward, causing the story to drag on.
Despite my reservations, I still believe that with some adjustments and further development, this story could truly shine. Exploring the dynamics of these characters in a high school setting, while delving deeper into the horror elements, could add depth and intrigue to the overall narrative. Additionally, focusing on the challenges and pressures faced by young influencers could provide a unique and compelling storyline that resonates with audiences. With the right execution, this story has the potential to captivate viewers and leave them eagerly anticipating each new episode.