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bookcaptivated's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Death, Violence, and Car accident
paper_queen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Initial Response
O_______O
High Lights
- ALL THE ACTION AND SUSPENSE. I could not stop turning pages. EEP!
- I found all of the different character POVs really interesting. I was always wondering how everything would connect. And I was not disappointed!
- THE TWISTS. NATE YOU JERK. *sobs loudly* How could you? How?!
- At first, I didn't really like Bryan. But towards the end there... *sobs* WHY?! Didn't really care about Ethan, but WHY BRYAN?!
- All of the mystery was absolutely, enticingly gripping! I kept thinking I knew what was happening and then something would happen and I'd totally change my mind!
Low Lights
- The swearing bothered me quite a bit. I thought there was more than necessary, but I guess it wasn't totally horrible. It could've been worse, I'll say. But it still definitely knocks off a star.
- There were a few chilling bits, but nothing horribly graphic. And they were essential to the story, so I didn't skip them.
- I felt slightly sickened by the morals of the kids. I don't know how they could've done those things. They either had no common sense, or they were heartless. Also, how on earth was this funded by the government?! How could they just experiment on this poor little town and get away with saying they had no part in it? Explain this to me.
- THAT ENDING. WHY. But seriously, I'm positive it was Sydney. Nobody can tell me otherwise.
Favorite Quotes
“Maybe I don’t understand love because no one who has said they loved me has ever put me first. I’ve always wanted to be loved.”
“No matter how many warnings are posted, no one actually believes that online behavior can hurt their lives or the lives of others. Especially if there is a cloak of anonymity. Everyone feels shielded, safe, and invincible.”
“WHAT DO YOU NEED?”
Conclusion
This was a gripping, unputdownable read! The language was troublesome at times, so that bumped a star down for me, but I managed to look past that for the most part. Also just the idea behind this. That this could possibly happen. That's probably the scariest thing about this book. But, all-in-all, this was a riveting read!
O_______O
High Lights
- ALL THE ACTION AND SUSPENSE. I could not stop turning pages. EEP!
- I found all of the different character POVs really interesting. I was always wondering how everything would connect. And I was not disappointed!
- THE TWISTS.
- At first, I didn't really like Bryan. But towards the end there...
- All of the mystery was absolutely, enticingly gripping! I kept thinking I knew what was happening and then something would happen and I'd totally change my mind!
Low Lights
- The swearing bothered me quite a bit. I thought there was more than necessary, but I guess it wasn't totally horrible. It could've been worse, I'll say. But it still definitely knocks off a star.
- There were a few chilling bits, but nothing horribly graphic. And they were essential to the story, so I didn't skip them.
- I felt slightly sickened by the morals of the kids.
- THAT ENDING.
Favorite Quotes
“Maybe I don’t understand love because no one who has said they loved me has ever put me first. I’ve always wanted to be loved.”
“No matter how many warnings are posted, no one actually believes that online behavior can hurt their lives or the lives of others. Especially if there is a cloak of anonymity. Everyone feels shielded, safe, and invincible.”
“WHAT DO YOU NEED?”
Conclusion
This was a gripping, unputdownable read! The language was troublesome at times, so that bumped a star down for me, but I managed to look past that for the most part. Also just the idea behind this. That this could possibly happen. That's probably the scariest thing about this book. But, all-in-all, this was a riveting read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Murder, Emotional abuse, Death, and Bullying
honeyreads1066's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I started off reading this book after seeing someone compare it to the movie Nerve but with high schoolers as the main characters. This honestly should have given me all I needed to know but I guess because of the premise, I expected a lot more of this book than I got.
The good things first, it was fast-paced, I got a clear motive from each of the 2-3 main characters and I didn't find it predictable.
Despite this, if there is such a thing as too many narrators, you have it here. Aside from Kaylee and maybe 2 others I couldn't keep track of who was who, or what motives each person had. I barely got an idea of who half the characters were which made it hard to empathise or care for their actions and wellbeing.
I also was not fond of Kaylee or Nate at all. I get that they're like 16 but Kaylee was so bland aside from her brother's sickness, there was nothing that made me like her. Nate was bland as well, I did not see the appeal of him to Kaylee or in general.
Overall, while I was not keen on basically any of the characters, it was quick and easy to get through. Something that I don't have strong feelings for.
The good things first, it was fast-paced, I got a clear motive from each of the 2-3 main characters and I didn't find it predictable.
Despite this, if there is such a thing as too many narrators, you have it here. Aside from Kaylee and maybe 2 others I couldn't keep track of who was who, or what motives each person had. I barely got an idea of who half the characters were which made it hard to empathise or care for their actions and wellbeing.
I also was not fond of Kaylee or Nate at all. I get that they're like 16 but Kaylee was so bland aside from her brother's sickness, there was nothing that made me like her. Nate was bland as well, I did not see the appeal of him to Kaylee or in general.
Overall, while I was not keen on basically any of the characters, it was quick and easy to get through. Something that I don't have strong feelings for.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Animal death, and Gun violence
Minor: Suicide
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