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sbbailey's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amazing writing, horrible at plot building
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Murder, Outing, and Toxic friendship
xmel99's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The book was not at all what I expected it to be and I found it really hard to get into during the first half of the book. Whilst the overall theme of the story was good, I felt like this book had a lot more potential. The last few chapters were the most interesting, but they felt very rushed. The ending is open-ended allowing for the reading to develop their own conclusion (or for a second book).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual assault
Minor: Toxic relationship and Stalking
clarissaruthless's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I wanted to like and root for the main characters, but while they weren't badly developed, I didn't find them likable in any way. Their relationship is toxic, which is noted numerous times throughout the book but it isn't enough for either of them to make a change. The antagonist of the story is shown to be a horrible person, but in my opinion, the main characters are as well. The writing isn't bad and the fast pace makes you want to keep reading in the hopes something will change, but it never does.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a pretty good book. The main characters weren't that likable, but you can understand at least a bit how they got to where they were. This book tackled some tough topics compassionately, which I appreciated, including obsession/ losing yourself in someone else. Overall it was a good sapphic thriller.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Racism, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Body shaming and Sexual assault
misslisag's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Toxic friendship
thebeesknees79's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I am giving this book 4 stars because I think my students would rate it 4-5 stars if they read it. This is the case of a book my students may enjoy, because it is very YA, but as an adult I am NOT the intended audience. I want to say this before I get into my personal review:
Students will love this twisting, turning journey during Tillie’s summer break. Tillie has a secret for why she left Philly, and Madison is going tot be the one to drag it out of her. This book explores the toxic relationship between two high school girls with dark secrets. Tillie is an unreliable narrator and the author deftly weaves the timeline of Tillie’s past with her present. She expertly drops little nuggets of the story and allows the reader to try to figure out what will happen next.
Now personally, this book was poorly written. The relationship is odd because the girls get wrapped up within each other so fast. I also don’t know how I feel about a book where our main character constantly references the fact that she’s okay with being ruined by Madison. I didn’t find the situations/ major events that occurred interesting. The random side plot about fixing up the playhouse and the little drowned girl is weird and unnecessary. It reads as though the author is leaving the door open for a sequel, and while I’d be compelled to pick it up to see if some of my questions have answers, I am equally compelled to ignore it and leave my questions unanswered.
Students will love this twisting, turning journey during Tillie’s summer break. Tillie has a secret for why she left Philly, and Madison is going tot be the one to drag it out of her. This book explores the toxic relationship between two high school girls with dark secrets. Tillie is an unreliable narrator and the author deftly weaves the timeline of Tillie’s past with her present. She expertly drops little nuggets of the story and allows the reader to try to figure out what will happen next.
Now personally, this book was poorly written. The relationship is odd because the girls get wrapped up within each other so fast. I also don’t know how I feel about a book where our main character constantly references the fact that she’s okay with being ruined by Madison. I didn’t find the situations/ major events that occurred interesting. The random side plot about fixing up the playhouse and the little drowned girl is weird and unnecessary. It reads as though the author is leaving the door open for a sequel, and while I’d be compelled to pick it up to see if some of my questions have answers, I am equally compelled to ignore it and leave my questions unanswered.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Death
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
thewizardofbooks's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Missing Dead Girls is a story about revenge, love, and trauma. It's about how to deal with the aftermath of a bad choice. The anticipation of what you know is going to happen keeps you on the edge waiting to fall. Trying not to get too attached to the character you know from the first chapter, is going to meet a violent end.
If you skip the first chapter, this book starts like a messed up summer romance. Both Tillie and Maddison have baggage and past traumas. They become the kind of couple that are both perfect for one another while also being a bomb just waiting to destroy the other. I was left in constant anticipation, waiting for Tillie's past to be revealed and for Maddison to die. Neither character is particularly likeable, but still characters you want to get to know.
With writing that is at times poetic, with lines that pack a punch, Missing Dead Girls is a story you wont want to stop reading. The kind of story that grows on you bit by bit. That tells you its secrets only for you to question their validity. And that punches you in the gut when the time is right.
If you skip the first chapter, this book starts like a messed up summer romance. Both Tillie and Maddison have baggage and past traumas. They become the kind of couple that are both perfect for one another while also being a bomb just waiting to destroy the other. I was left in constant anticipation, waiting for Tillie's past to be revealed and for Maddison to die. Neither character is particularly likeable, but still characters you want to get to know.
With writing that is at times poetic, with lines that pack a punch, Missing Dead Girls is a story you wont want to stop reading. The kind of story that grows on you bit by bit. That tells you its secrets only for you to question their validity. And that punches you in the gut when the time is right.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual assault
Minor: Sexual content
theravengirls's review
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Homophobia