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lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This story is told in dual timelines, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I really liked seeing how the details of the past became relevant to the crime that was committed in the present. This book is filled with twists and turns, most of which I did not see coming. There is a final twist revealed at the very end that will be very polarizing for readers, and personally I thought it did not add enough to the story to need to be included. However, it did not hinder my enjoyment of the overall story. I do wish we got to see a little bit more after the resolution, so I could feel more closure with the characters. Overall, this is an AMAZING novel and I infinitely recommend!
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Torture, Murder, and Physical abuse
Minor: Sexual content and Suicidal thoughts
bekah1210's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Incest, Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, and Murder
ldruckreier's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts
in_love_with_bookish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
That Weekend by Kara Thomas was bad, really really bad. It was even worse than The Cheerleaders and that book was mediocre. I really need to be more selective with YA thrillers from now on.
Nothing is more terrifying than a villain who sees himself as a hero.
Since I spend some much of my precious time reading this atrocity, I will keep this review short. Everything about this book was underwhelming, messy, and disappointing.
The characters were badly written and they’re all extremely unlikeable; there is no one in this book that you could root for; they are all garbage with varying degrees. Even the ones we’re supposed to feel empathy or sympathy for are written in a way that makes it impossible to do so.
The story is messy and the execution feels choppy and all over the place. I saw some of the plot twists coming and it made for a predictable read. The only twist I didn’t see coming was just out there and so gross, it didn’t even cross my mind. I also think the book lacked nuances and stakes for me and that made it really boring. I didn’t connect to the characters and I didn’t care about what really happened.
So all in all, This was a colossal waste of time for me. I didn't have fun, I didn't care, I wasn't intrigued or invested or interested, Nothing moved me and it was just a broken empty experience from start to finish. I think I may stay From Kara Thomas YA thrillers from now on seeing as I never really enjoy them.
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
sallenreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Cancer, Car accident, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Vomit
getbrekked's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, Murder, Alcohol, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Sexual harassment
rbookish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
faithfullymoonstruck's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Child death and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Kidnapping