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bookwormnici'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Stalking, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Grief, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, and Violence
holliesatchell'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
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Suicide, Violence, Child death, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Drug use, Grief, Gun violence, and Murder
benting'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
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping, Drug use, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Domestic abuse
asipofcozy'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I will admit Holly Jackson does a great job of writing a mystery. Just like in AGGGTM, I really couldn't guess the whole ending. I put together some pieces early on, but that's it, and I am known for guessing a mystery very early on 😬.
Pip and her character development were interesting, to say the least. At first, you think that she has come out reasonably unscathed with solving the murder of Andie and Sal; however, the further you get into this book, you start to realize Pip is not all there, and she is slipping back into old and worse habits. She is so desperate for the truth that she is willing to do anything. However, with that being said Pip believes herself above the law. If someone else commits a crime, they are guilty. If she herself does something it's okay. Towards the end of GGBB, Pip becomes very hypocritical and self-centered.
GGBB could have been done without the "romance". The romance between Ravi and Pip was so silly and out of place. It's more of a best-friend relationship than a romantic one. GGBB isn't focused on romance and is all about mystery. So it's jarring when Ravi comes into a scene and you are reminded, "oh, that's right, they are together," and it happens every time. Also, Pip treats Ravi like trash in GGBB when he enters the few scenes he is in. She care's little for his thoughts and makes him feel like he is out to get her.
Finally, what really irked me about Pip was her taking away the voice of the sexual assault victims. She, herself, was never assaulted yet she makes the Max Hastings trial about her and only her. She pushes the true victims aside and tries to take the spotlight in the whole scenario. She took the victim's voices away, even if it was unintentional. That is NOT okay.
Graphic: Blood, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Stalking, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Rape, and Sexual assault
isaacharris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Gore
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Drug abuse
abi_ineedtoreadmore'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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Blood, Bullying, Kidnapping, Suicide, Violence, Car accident, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Sexual assault, and Child abuse
Moderate: Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Animal death, Cancer, Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Alcoholism, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexism, Child death, and Hate crime
oliviaae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, and Kidnapping
thumbeleia'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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Grief, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Suicide, Toxic friendship, and Violence
megthemop'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? It's complicated
4.75
Minor: Addiction, Blood, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Gun violence
abby_zamp_87's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Drug use, Grief, and Kidnapping
Minor: Child death, Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual assault, and Suicide