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dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
At once part of a whole, yet isolated and not quite individuals, the girls of Havenwood try to solve the mystery of their missing friend. The atmosphere is claustrophobic and the differing points of view are interesting, yet slow the story.
Graphic: Violence
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3.5 stars: received from publisher for honest review.
This is the first book that I've ever read in verse and it was a very interesting experience. I flew through this book and went into it thinking that it was for a younger/ middle grade audience. However, with themes of abortion, murder and manipulation, it was for sure older, I'd even categorize it as new adult. I do think it being written in verse limited its capacity but the fact that this story was about a cult and told by cult members, it made sense. My major issue with this definitely was the fact that there were like 5-6 different perspectives, and it was difficult to differentiate between all of the girls. I also definitely think that this story could foster a sequel.
This is the first book that I've ever read in verse and it was a very interesting experience. I flew through this book and went into it thinking that it was for a younger/ middle grade audience. However, with themes of abortion, murder and manipulation, it was for sure older, I'd even categorize it as new adult. I do think it being written in verse limited its capacity but the fact that this story was about a cult and told by cult members, it made sense. My major issue with this definitely was the fact that there were like 5-6 different perspectives, and it was difficult to differentiate between all of the girls. I also definitely think that this story could foster a sequel.
if there’s one thing i’m gonna eat up it’s a book about cults
dark
mysterious
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
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Dementia, Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A