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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
YAY, I got that "AGGGTM" feeling again!
No, but seriously: after the slump I had from as good as dead, I have been a little more way of Holly Jackson's books. Five survive was a good YA thriller, but didnt captivate me as much as the OG did.
But this book got me back into it. The twists, the builduip, the characters, I loved it all! Some of the twists I saw coming, some caught me completely off guard, but overall, I loved this read and tore through the book in a few days.
5 ☆ book, not necessarily cause its the best book, but it's definitely a good time book if you're looking for an exciting YA thriller with fun characters and cool twists!
No, but seriously: after the slump I had from as good as dead, I have been a little more way of Holly Jackson's books. Five survive was a good YA thriller, but didnt captivate me as much as the OG did.
But this book got me back into it. The twists, the builduip, the characters, I loved it all! Some of the twists I saw coming, some caught me completely off guard, but overall, I loved this read and tore through the book in a few days.
5 ☆ book, not necessarily cause its the best book, but it's definitely a good time book if you're looking for an exciting YA thriller with fun characters and cool twists!
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
adventurous
mysterious
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
i know when most readers hear Holly Jackson, they'll immediately think of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder because of how popular (and good) it is. upon receiving this ARC, i have to say... i was EXCITED. that's probably even an understatement. i had high hopes for this and let me tell you, i was not disappointed. while most will hold a lot of comparison of this to AGGGtM, i hope it does not get overshadowed by AGGGtM's success and that this book be appreciated on its own.
this book had me on edge, trying to piece the puzzle together every step of the way and the whole whodunit experience. you knew something isn't sitting right or adding up from the moment Rachel Price appears in the story. when you think you've got something figured out, you're later left wondering & doubting the who/what/where/when/why's.
my heart broke for Bel, as she navigated the things that have happened and continue to happen to her and her family. she went from an innocent little girl too young to understand her witnessing of her mom's disappearance, to an 18yo who has learned to isolate herself for fear of losing someone, anyone again... especially after having to grow up in the aftermath of the mystery in her mom's disappearance. so she's stuck in this cocoon of the only people she's ever allowed to be close... her family. but just like anyone, can you ever really trust family? or... is Bel just paranoid that her familial dynamics has changed now that her mom's back? is everyone telling the truth? or are there lies waiting to be unraveled?
once i got halfway through the book, i didn't want to put it down. i couldn't. i needed to know the truth, whatever it could be. everyone looked guilty of something, whether it be withholding information or partaking in the abduction of Rachel Price.
the last 10 chapters really had me eyes wide, jaws dropped, occasionally screeching, hands reaching for something to keep me steady, and heart beating so fast. all the land mines exploding here, there, everywhere. and it was done SO well.
also, sidenote... the little banters between Bel & Ash were cute. it was like a drop of a little romance. so small, but Jackson stayed true to Bel's character and didn't try to force a romantic plot. just a little tiny smidge of something. like Ash's friendship was a symbol of hope for Bel.
this definitely gets ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 for me. hands down will most likely be one of my favorite reads this year! something i'll definitely purchase to reread in the future and/or gift to fellow true crime/mystery/thriller friends upon release. definitely recommend!
a big thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's for allowing me the opportunity to read this as an ARC. i leave this honest review voluntarily.
this book had me on edge, trying to piece the puzzle together every step of the way and the whole whodunit experience. you knew something isn't sitting right or adding up from the moment Rachel Price appears in the story. when you think you've got something figured out, you're later left wondering & doubting the who/what/where/when/why's.
my heart broke for Bel, as she navigated the things that have happened and continue to happen to her and her family. she went from an innocent little girl too young to understand her witnessing of her mom's disappearance, to an 18yo who has learned to isolate herself for fear of losing someone, anyone again... especially after having to grow up in the aftermath of the mystery in her mom's disappearance. so she's stuck in this cocoon of the only people she's ever allowed to be close... her family. but just like anyone, can you ever really trust family? or... is Bel just paranoid that her familial dynamics has changed now that her mom's back? is everyone telling the truth? or are there lies waiting to be unraveled?
once i got halfway through the book, i didn't want to put it down. i couldn't. i needed to know the truth, whatever it could be. everyone looked guilty of something, whether it be withholding information or partaking in the abduction of Rachel Price.
the last 10 chapters really had me eyes wide, jaws dropped, occasionally screeching, hands reaching for something to keep me steady, and heart beating so fast. all the land mines exploding here, there, everywhere. and it was done SO well.
also, sidenote... the little banters between Bel & Ash were cute. it was like a drop of a little romance. so small, but Jackson stayed true to Bel's character and didn't try to force a romantic plot. just a little tiny smidge of something. like Ash's friendship was a symbol of hope for Bel.
this definitely gets ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 for me. hands down will most likely be one of my favorite reads this year! something i'll definitely purchase to reread in the future and/or gift to fellow true crime/mystery/thriller friends upon release. definitely recommend!
a big thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's for allowing me the opportunity to read this as an ARC. i leave this honest review voluntarily.
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes