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meh_itry's review against another edition
I didn't like the themes, the characters, the events- honestly didn't want to keep reading to find out what the girls did or what ended up happening to them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic friendship
campreadkarin's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- 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
3.0
exorcismemily's review against another edition
3.0
2.5⭐
I have mixed feelings on The Girls Are All So Nice Here. I was very interested at the beginning, and the story was mysterious. It's a fairly fast-paced read, and I kept wanting to see what happened. Eventually, it went off the rails, and got really far-fetched. I probably would not have picked this book up if there were more details in the synopsis. Rape and suicide seemed to be added in for shock value, and suicide storyline is gratuitous. The story was missing some depth and characterization, and the ending felt contrived. However, I was still interested enough to finish the book, and I liked the overall concept.
CW - fatphobia, cheating, drug usage, bullying, rape, suicidal ideation, suicide (detailed), mentions of overdosing
I have mixed feelings on The Girls Are All So Nice Here. I was very interested at the beginning, and the story was mysterious. It's a fairly fast-paced read, and I kept wanting to see what happened. Eventually, it went off the rails, and got really far-fetched. I probably would not have picked this book up if there were more details in the synopsis. Rape and suicide seemed to be added in for shock value, and suicide storyline is gratuitous. The story was missing some depth and characterization, and the ending felt contrived. However, I was still interested enough to finish the book, and I liked the overall concept.
CW - fatphobia, cheating, drug usage, bullying, rape, suicidal ideation, suicide (detailed), mentions of overdosing
emkc23's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
cait_henry56's review against another edition
3.5
This is a book it get through a reading slump- I read it in two sittings. It's dark and twisted, but ultimately I'm left unsatisfied due to the glaring plot hole of heteronormativity because Sully wouldn't have actied so jealous or violent if it wasn' for love . It feels like the author was inspired by Jennifer's Body but then missed the main points.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Rape
danay415's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aylagood's review against another edition
5.0
"I was the snake that swallowed Flora, and Sully unhinged her jaw to swallow me." is probably one of my favourite lines I've ever read.
I was greatly intrigued by the quote at the start of the book and the first page had me hooked. If you think this book is far fetched in relation to its depiction of teenage girls then I would doubt you'd ever been one. (Or, perhaps you have, and you were mentally stable and devoid of all trauma.)
I understand why we get two timelines however I was so engrossed in the world of Amb and Sully that I felt sad every time I had to leave and return to the ‘present'.
The twist was great, the end wrapped everything up nicely, but truthfully, I didn’t hate Amb or Sully so I wasn’t exactly begging for justice. I think the author created these ‘mean girls’ so well, so fully formed and mesmerising that in the end I didn’t care what happened to them, I just loved being privy to their wild reign while it lasted.
I was greatly intrigued by the quote at the start of the book and the first page had me hooked. If you think this book is far fetched in relation to its depiction of teenage girls then I would doubt you'd ever been one. (Or, perhaps you have, and you were mentally stable and devoid of all trauma.)
I understand why we get two timelines however I was so engrossed in the world of Amb and Sully that I felt sad every time I had to leave and return to the ‘present'.
The twist was great, the end wrapped everything up nicely, but truthfully, I didn’t hate Amb or Sully so I wasn’t exactly begging for justice. I think the author created these ‘mean girls’ so well, so fully formed and mesmerising that in the end I didn’t care what happened to them, I just loved being privy to their wild reign while it lasted.
jlyn80's review against another edition
Predictable. Pretty Little Liars meets I Know What you Did Last Summer.
Long, drawn out.
Long, drawn out.