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jnwhit94's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
chainsawheartbooks's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This story is as much of an enigma as the coded messages within it.
I was so confused for a while, but in the best way, desperately wanting to solve the mystery before the characters did.
And the presentation of the book is just *chef’s kiss*, told through diary entries, audio recordings, article excerpts and more, it kept the story flowing in such a brilliant way (and I must admit, I’m a big fan of stories told in unconventional ways).
If you’re in the mood for an inventive thriller, I can highly recommend it.
I was so confused for a while, but in the best way, desperately wanting to solve the mystery before the characters did.
And the presentation of the book is just *chef’s kiss*, told through diary entries, audio recordings, article excerpts and more, it kept the story flowing in such a brilliant way (and I must admit, I’m a big fan of stories told in unconventional ways).
If you’re in the mood for an inventive thriller, I can highly recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Animal death, Death, Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Slavery
Moderate: Mental illness
yodamom's review against another edition
2.0
2.3
Not the book for me. I struggled to get through this, I wanted to love it. I couldn’t like it no matter how hard I tried. It wasn’t the story it was the format. The story is told through diary entries, notes, letters, video feeds, codes, histories and others. I just couldn’t stay interested, it jumped around to much for this reader. I expected paranormal fantasy, what I got was more of a mystery, deciphering codes, pages on this subject bored me to sleep several nights while trying to slip through it. I stayed with it, I wanted to find the love, I did not. Not my taste in reading.
Not the book for me. I struggled to get through this, I wanted to love it. I couldn’t like it no matter how hard I tried. It wasn’t the story it was the format. The story is told through diary entries, notes, letters, video feeds, codes, histories and others. I just couldn’t stay interested, it jumped around to much for this reader. I expected paranormal fantasy, what I got was more of a mystery, deciphering codes, pages on this subject bored me to sleep several nights while trying to slip through it. I stayed with it, I wanted to find the love, I did not. Not my taste in reading.
angus_mckeogh's review against another edition
2.0
A bit disappointed. There was a comparison with House of Leaves which was so mysterious and intriguing that I was hoping for something similar. Instead I got a sort of screenplay-style Scooby Doo episode that failed to grab and hold my interest.
stickitdown's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
marlisphillips's review against another edition
2.0
That was really weird. And really difficult to understand
minerva1's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
seymone's review against another edition
4.0
Gory. Supernatural. Secret societies. Oh my. This was a interesting read. I didn't think I would enjoy it, but I was hooked midway in. It goes to show never judge a book by it cover.
mavidfromdavid's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0