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kimbj87's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Drug use, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, and Death of parent
creolelitbelle's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
2.75
The atmosphere of humid Florida really comes alive in this book, as with the previous two books I've read by the author. I wanted to experience the little swimming and dive spots of Tru and her companions. If I was not so invested in the identity of the serial killer from two decades ago and who might have killed Bailey and Celeste, I would have dnfed the book at the poor treatment of East. He deserved better from nearly everyone around him except his buddy Paz, who seemed like a good friend. The remembrances of Tru and Rio fit nicely into the story but also feel far-fetched. Tru being connected to Bailey, a native of the same town, has an air of poetry to it, but I have trouble buying Rio's story. The reader is reminded repeatedly by multiple characters, including Tru as narrator, that Rio is a liar, but we are expected to believe everything she says, which makes me wonder what nefarious plans does she have for Tru? Who is Rio really? Tru came across as selfish and reserved despite growing up in the supposedly small town, so I suspect she will have the life she deserves. In the meantime, #justiceforEast.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Addiction
styxx's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Car accident