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anteitt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, Death of parent, Murder, Violence, and Blood
janneke2302's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love this book. I don't really have any words for it right now, so I might come back at a later time to add more, but all I can say is that I love this book. I loved Red and Maddy and Arthur and Simon and Reyna. I loved that I could predict somethings, while others were complete shocks to me. I hate the ending, but at the same time I love it and I think it's perfect for this book and the only way it could've ended. I love the way Holly Jackson manages to make me excited and thrilled and wildly spinning theories throughout most of her books and still always manages to leave me an emotional mess afterwards. This book has definitely proven that I don't just love the A good girls guide to murder series, I just love all of Holly Jackson's writing. I'm already impatiently waiting for and hoping on another book by her
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Gun violence, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Death of parent, Blood, Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship
bookthief's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
WOW! Just WOW. This book was incredible. I am quite literally lost for words. It had everything you wanted for a YA thriller. Fast paced, loveable characters, unexpected plot. This was definitely a 5 star read.
RED : She was a loveable and brave character. She had amazing character development, as she she learnt how to stood up for herself and finally forgave herself and her mum at the end. I was shocked that she was the witness for the Gotti case but I was even more shocked that she wasn’t actually a witness but was just being paid to pretend like she was. I was really rooting for her and Arthur to get together, but that is very unlikely and now I just hope she can forgive him. When the cop shot her at the end i thought she would have died and I’m so glad she didn’t!
ARTHUR: I don’t know where to begin. At the start of the book, he was sweet, kind and caring. The definition of many peoples dream partner. He always looked out for Red and stood up to Oliver when she couldn’t. I was stunned that he was working with the sniper who turned out to be his brother. And even more shocked that he originally intended for Red to be killed. Even though he was part of the plan he still cared for Red.
OLIVER : The character I most hated in this book. He was selfish, arranging and always had to be right. The way he literally threw Red out of the RV to be killed was absolutely disgusting, and how Maddy almost bled out to death because of him was just down right evil. So many people died or almost died all because of him and ( I can’t believe I’m about to say this) I’m glad he died in the end.
MADDY : I feel soo bad for Maddy having to live with Oliver. She never got a say in anything and she always had to follow Oliver’s demands because he was always ‘right’. I’m glad, in the end, Maddy raised her voice against Oliver instead of letting him walk all over her. The way Oliver made Maddy walk out of the RV pretending to be Red and then she got shot was just cruel. It was never going to work, but Oliver was grasping at straws so he could survive. I’m super glad that Maddy didn’t die and survived.
REYNA : Poor Reyna. She was with someone who verbally abused her and who killed the person who she was in love with. At the beginning of the book, you could tell something was wrong with her relationship with Oliver, but, of course, she had no power or control to do anything about it. I’m so glad she saved Maddy at the end with her skills and expertise.
SIMON : I felt so bad for Simon. He was just kind of there. He didn’t really have any importance to the snipers. He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. I’m so glad he didn’t get hurt and he survived.
I was completely shocked that Catherine Lavoy killed Red’s mum. It was very unexpected considering Red’s mum and Catherine were best friends for years.
I really enjoyed this book and would definitely read this again!
RED : She was a loveable and brave character. She had amazing character development, as she she learnt how to stood up for herself and finally forgave herself and her mum at the end. I was shocked that she was the witness for the Gotti case but I was even more shocked that she wasn’t actually a witness but was just being paid to pretend like she was. I was really rooting for her and Arthur to get together, but that is very unlikely and now I just hope she can forgive him. When the cop shot her at the end i thought she would have died and I’m so glad she didn’t!
ARTHUR: I don’t know where to begin. At the start of the book, he was sweet, kind and caring. The definition of many peoples dream partner. He always looked out for Red and stood up to Oliver when she couldn’t. I was stunned that he was working with the sniper who turned out to be his brother. And even more shocked that he originally intended for Red to be killed. Even though he was part of the plan he still cared for Red.
OLIVER : The character I most hated in this book. He was selfish, arranging and always had to be right. The way he literally threw Red out of the RV to be killed was absolutely disgusting, and how Maddy almost bled out to death because of him was just down right evil. So many people died or almost died all because of him and ( I can’t believe I’m about to say this) I’m glad he died in the end.
MADDY : I feel soo bad for Maddy having to live with Oliver. She never got a say in anything and she always had to follow Oliver’s demands because he was always ‘right’. I’m glad, in the end, Maddy raised her voice against Oliver instead of letting him walk all over her. The way Oliver made Maddy walk out of the RV pretending to be Red and then she got shot was just cruel. It was never going to work, but Oliver was grasping at straws so he could survive. I’m super glad that Maddy didn’t die and survived.
REYNA : Poor Reyna. She was with someone who verbally abused her and who killed the person who she was in love with. At the beginning of the book, you could tell something was wrong with her relationship with Oliver, but, of course, she had no power or control to do anything about it. I’m so glad she saved Maddy at the end with her skills and expertise.
SIMON : I felt so bad for Simon. He was just kind of there. He didn’t really have any importance to the snipers. He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. I’m so glad he didn’t get hurt and he survived.
I was completely shocked that Catherine Lavoy killed Red’s mum. It was very unexpected considering Red’s mum and Catherine were best friends for years.
I really enjoyed this book and would definitely read this again!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Grief, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Mental illness, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Police brutality, Murder, Confinement, Death of parent, and Violence
crawforl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Alcoholism, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Murder, Blood, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
chloerachel's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I will admit the first half of this novel was boring, and I found myself disappointed that the author of a series that I love so much had put out something like that. But I pushed through and wow I am glad I did. It takes a little bit but the novel really does take off. And all that stuff in the first half that isn't thrilling all comes back and makes for the most satisfying climax and resolution. The novel really does a fantastic job of making everything you felt like you were wasting your time reading in the beginning intentional. It's no AGGGTM, but what you end up with is a thrilling ending and a few questions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Gore, and Torture
julienicole1106's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, Violence, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Grief, Gun violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
m4rtt4'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
WHAT A PAGE-TURNER !!! (stayed up till 4am binge-reading this). So tense, this actually made me anxious and scared to go to sleep?? Who knows if there's someone out there hunting me with a sniper as well. I was so invested in this story, yet I must deduce one star because the plot and setting felt quite unrealistic. there could've been so many other choices than mafia?? overall the setting was just.. something that could only ever happen in fiction (lol). AND DAMN DID I HATE OLIVER, I can't believe I still despise him the most even after learning about all that horrible stuff. He just made me so angry I actually would've hit him. Also I really hope Red says NO to Arthur's final request — the romance/crushing stuff was cute in the beginning but now with all the knowledge, Arthur is a fucking awful person as well AND DOESN'T DESERVE RED. The open ending was a nice solution, but why did it have to be told through a letter? I hate letters in books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death, Medical content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
laurenevlyn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Holly Jackson has quickly risen on the list of my favorite authors with the agggtm and now this. I love the way everything that’s been building up comes together at the end, even though there’s so much. Other authors struggle with plot twists when’s there’s more than a few in a row, but I think it was done wonderfully here. Even though it’s a standalone, I find myself wanting more of Red and Arthur’s story. Also great job making the most insufferable character I’ve ever read (on purpose I know), and keeping his, and the other characters’ flaws consistent throughout. All in all a wonderful read, although it seemed a bit drawn out at times. Great first book of the year!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Death of parent, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Blood, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
Minor: Stalking, Police brutality, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Addiction, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical trauma
livvy1709's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Death of parent
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