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gwenswoons's review against another edition
dark
funny
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? Yes
4.0
Haha, I don’t know - I liked it! Sometimes I need a not-that-deep book in between the other tearjerkers and great art (last couple ones: This Summer Will Be Different and Colton Gentry’s Third Act, respectively) and this was the perfect palate cleanser. Rich people behaving badly, a not-very-surprising murder mystery plot, no character development (all intentional!!). I think Emma Rosenblum’s writing is funny and perceptive and even a little sexy, and it’s fun for me to live in this awful world she builds (so different than my own for so extremely many reasons, haha) for a little bit. I liked Bad Summer People too and I’ll definitely read her in the future!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Vomit, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Drug abuse, Death, Drug use, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
arireadsitall's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Bad people doing bad things is something I can always eat up in a book. This is the perfect book to bring on vacation. You’ll devour it and it’ll make you think twice about who you tell your secrets to at work!!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Drug use
bringmybooks'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? Yes
3.0
Review: If you're looking for a super quick book to read about a lot of super shady people with not a lot of redeeming qualities, look no further! It's not one that will stick with me forever, but I think it would be perfect for a pool or beach read. (Kinda gave me Katherine St. John vibes? Lion's Den/The Siren)
I was hoping for a bit more satire at sticking with the corporate lingo / events while everything is falling down around them, but it had just enough seriousness to it that I couldn't really say I got that satirical fun out of it.
Overall Rating: ★★★ / 3.00
Rating each element of the book out of 5★
Characters ★★
Atmosphere ★★★
Writing ★★★
Plot ★★
Intrigue ★★★
Logic ★★★
Enjoyment ★★
Pacing ★★★
Dialogue ★★★
★ did not like / ★★ it was okay / ★★★ liked it / ★★★★ really liked it / ★★★★★ loved it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Death, Vomit, Sexual content, Bullying, Sexism, Drug use, and Drug abuse
magretfume's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Drug use, and Classism
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