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sometimes_samantha_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
3.0
I liked it and how mysterious it was but the writing itself was hard to follow along with. It was a bit too poetic for me to follow and I didn't really warm up to any of the characters at all because the dialogue didn't feel natural to me. Idk maybe it was intentional and I didn't grasp it.
Overall the concept was interesting. It was a slow burn but it was satisfying to have your suspicions confirmed over the course of the book.
Overall the concept was interesting. It was a slow burn but it was satisfying to have your suspicions confirmed over the course of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, Domestic abuse, Violence, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Bullying, Body shaming, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Confinement, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Police brutality, Murder, Mental illness, and Grief
Minor: Sexual content and Vomit
phantomgecko's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I barely cared about the characters in this book. Did not relate.
But the storytelling was delightful. Time is a construct and reality is layered. Author used foreshadowing well; things were predictable, but you still needed to read on.
idk I kinda like stories where all your starting questions are answered, but you're left with more unanswered questions at the end. Strong short story vibes here.
But the storytelling was delightful. Time is a construct and reality is layered. Author used foreshadowing well; things were predictable, but you still needed to read on.
idk I kinda like stories where all your starting questions are answered, but you're left with more unanswered questions at the end. Strong short story vibes here.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Death, Bullying, Child death, Drug use, and Toxic friendship
thewoodlandbookshelf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Domestic abuse, Murder, Blood, Bullying, Confinement, Death, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Classism, Racism, and Police brutality
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