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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is Desamours’ debut YA novel, and is a mystery featuring a trio of high school seniors, Sariyah, Deja, and Malcolm. Sariyah hears voices that tell her what people near her need. When Sariyah scores tickets to a music festival, the three friends are beyond ecstatic. While at the festival, one of her friends, Deja, walks away from Sariyah and disappears. Five years earlier, Malcolm’s twin sister and Sariyah’s best friend disappeared. Sariyah and Malcolm vow that they will not let Deja become yet another statistic of missing black kids not getting the same attention from the police as missing white kids do. They will find their missing friend.
Desamours writing keeps the story from sagging in the middle - for the most part. There is, of course, a lot of teenage angst primarily from Sariyah who is narrating the story. The mystery has enough twists and turns to keep readers reluctant to put the book down. When the author reveals who the bad guy is, most readers will nod their heads in satisfaction because the author was careful to let the reader know what Sariyah was thinking as the investigation progressed.
If you are looking for something exceptional to read as you wait for Spring, this is the book for you. The writing, the character development, and the storyline are all remarkably well done.
My thanks to Wednesday Books and Edelweiss for an eArc.
Desamours writing keeps the story from sagging in the middle - for the most part. There is, of course, a lot of teenage angst primarily from Sariyah who is narrating the story. The mystery has enough twists and turns to keep readers reluctant to put the book down. When the author reveals who the bad guy is, most readers will nod their heads in satisfaction because the author was careful to let the reader know what Sariyah was thinking as the investigation progressed.
If you are looking for something exceptional to read as you wait for Spring, this is the book for you. The writing, the character development, and the storyline are all remarkably well done.
My thanks to Wednesday Books and Edelweiss for an eArc.
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
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
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-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
A great mystery YA novel that touches on the secrets families keep and the injustices in America for people of color.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Racism, Violence, Kidnapping, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping
Minor: Vomit
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
<< Thanks for Netgalley and the publisher for sending me an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. >>
I had a pretty good time with this. I love a good YA mystery and the concept of Sariyah's ability was unique and interesting. I felt the author did a pretty good job in leading us on and keeping us on our toes. The ending wasn't my favorite, but overall the story was solid and intriguing; it definitely kept me turning the pages. I look forward to reading more from this author
I had a pretty good time with this. I love a good YA mystery and the concept of Sariyah's ability was unique and interesting. I felt the author did a pretty good job in leading us on and keeping us on our toes. The ending wasn't my favorite, but overall the story was solid and intriguing; it definitely kept me turning the pages. I look forward to reading more from this author