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sarah984's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
The ending felt very silly to me as well
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Gun violence, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
bf9288's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Death and Racism
Minor: Death, Violence, and Vomit
starrysteph's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
- Survival/competition shows like The Hunger Games and Alice in Borderland
- Plot-based storylines that keep you turning the pages to figure out what happens next
- Tackling systemic discrimination and entrenched privileges
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Animal death and Alcohol
Minor: Confinement and Sexual content
natashaleighton_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Racism, Violence, Blood, Murder, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Gaslighting
Minor: Vomit
klpage's review
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
As for the book; I loved Joelle Wellington’s writing style. She made the book feel dark and atmospheric and creepy throughout the whole story and I was here for it!
We follow Adina who wants nothing more to go to Yale, but an event happens which puts this dream into jeopardy. She is invited to something called The Finish which could change her whole life if she is to win.
The book covers topics such as racism, social class and hierarchy but it is done in a way which makes you think “wow people still treat people like this!”
I was rooting for Adina the whole way through this book just to prove that because she’s black doesn’t mean you shouldn’t count her out of anything.
Intense, edge of your seat reading. Absolutely loved it!
Graphic: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Vomit
taryn_g'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Racism, Violence, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Vomit
Minor: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Self harm, and Alcohol